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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.59, 1,170.80 and 682.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.59, 1,170.80 and 682.43 is: 942.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.59 : 1,170.80 = 682.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.59/1,170.80 = 682.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.59x = 1,170.80 × 682.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.59x = 798,979.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,979.78/847.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.65

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