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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.40, 1,167.62 and 611.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.40, 1,167.62 and 611.08 is: 842.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.40 : 1,167.62 = 611.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.40/1,167.62 = 611.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.40x = 1,167.62 × 611.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.40x = 713,509.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,509.23/847.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.00

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