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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.24, 1,169.72 and 650.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.24, 1,169.72 and 650.36 is: 897.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.24 : 1,169.72 = 650.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.24/1,169.72 = 650.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.24x = 1,169.72 × 650.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.24x = 760,739.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,739.10/847.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.90

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