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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.40, 1,168.74 and 567.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.40, 1,168.74 and 567.54 is: 782.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.40 : 1,168.74 = 567.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.40/1,168.74 = 567.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.40x = 1,168.74 × 567.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.40x = 663,306.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,306.70/847.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.76

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