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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.26, 1,170.32 and 653.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.26, 1,170.32 and 653.18 is: 902.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.26 : 1,170.32 = 653.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.26/1,170.32 = 653.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.26x = 1,170.32 × 653.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.26x = 764,420.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,420.50/847.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.23

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