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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.53, 1,170 and 552.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.53, 1,170 and 552.78 is: 763.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.53 : 1,170 = 552.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.53/1,170 = 552.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.53x = 1,170 × 552.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.53x = 646,752.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,752.60/847.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.10

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