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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.26, 1,169.24 and 660.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.26, 1,169.24 and 660.96 is: 912.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.26 : 1,169.24 = 660.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.26/1,169.24 = 660.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.26x = 1,169.24 × 660.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.26x = 772,817.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,817.57/847.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.14

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