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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.26, 1,170.02 and 801.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.26, 1,170.02 and 801.25 is: 1,106.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.26 : 1,170.02 = 801.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.26/1,170.02 = 801.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.26x = 1,170.02 × 801.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.26x = 937,478.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,478.53/847.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.48

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