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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.33, 1,267.20 and 649.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.33, 1,267.20 and 649.72 is: 971.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.33 : 1,267.20 = 649.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.33/1,267.20 = 649.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.33x = 1,267.20 × 649.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.33x = 823,325.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,325.18/847.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.67

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