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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.34, 1,169.10 and 532.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.34, 1,169.10 and 532.76 is: 735.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.34 : 1,169.10 = 532.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.34/1,169.10 = 532.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.34x = 1,169.10 × 532.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.34x = 622,843.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,843.87/847.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.06

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