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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.56, 1,168.48 and 626.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.56, 1,168.48 and 626.52 is: 863.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.56 : 1,168.48 = 626.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.56/1,168.48 = 626.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.56x = 1,168.48 × 626.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.56x = 732,076.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,076.09/847.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.75

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