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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.60, 1,167.09 and 742.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.60, 1,167.09 and 742.10 is: 1,021.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.60 : 1,167.09 = 742.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.60/1,167.09 = 742.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.60x = 1,167.09 × 742.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.60x = 866,094.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,094.57/847.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.82

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