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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.55, 1,170.11 and 646.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.55, 1,170.11 and 646.81 is: 892.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.55 : 1,170.11 = 646.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.55/1,170.11 = 646.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.55x = 1,170.11 × 646.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.55x = 756,837.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,837.54/847.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.97

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