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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.35, 1,170.03 and 628.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.35, 1,170.03 and 628.65 is: 868.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.35 : 1,170.03 = 628.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.35/1,170.03 = 628.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.35x = 1,170.03 × 628.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.35x = 735,539.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,539.36/847.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.05

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