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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.32, 1,168.41 and 626.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.32, 1,168.41 and 626.73 is: 864.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.32 : 1,168.41 = 626.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.32/1,168.41 = 626.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.32x = 1,168.41 × 626.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.32x = 732,277.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,277.60/847.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.23

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