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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.42, 1,168.68 and 552.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.42, 1,168.68 and 552.40 is: 761.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.42 : 1,168.68 = 552.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.42/1,168.68 = 552.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.42x = 1,168.68 × 552.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.42x = 645,578.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,578.83/847.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.82

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