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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.36, 1,167.48 and 647.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.36, 1,167.48 and 647.84 is: 892.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.36 : 1,167.48 = 647.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.36/1,167.48 = 647.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.36x = 1,167.48 × 647.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.36x = 756,340.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,340.24/847.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.58

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