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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.42, 1,169.42 and 532.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.42, 1,169.42 and 532.74 is: 735.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.42 : 1,169.42 = 532.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.42/1,169.42 = 532.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.42x = 1,169.42 × 532.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.42x = 622,996.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,996.81/847.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.17

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