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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.34, 1,168.52 and 548.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.34, 1,168.52 and 548.22 is: 756.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.34 : 1,168.52 = 548.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.34/1,168.52 = 548.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.34x = 1,168.52 × 548.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.34x = 640,606.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,606.03/847.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.02

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