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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.44, 1,169.01 and 552.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.44, 1,169.01 and 552.20 is: 761.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.44 : 1,169.01 = 552.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.44/1,169.01 = 552.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.44x = 1,169.01 × 552.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.44x = 645,521.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,521.48/847.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.73

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