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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.44, 1,169.56 and 650.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.44, 1,169.56 and 650.60 is: 897.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.44 : 1,169.56 = 650.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.44/1,169.56 = 650.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.44x = 1,169.56 × 650.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.44x = 760,915.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,915.74/847.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.90

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