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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.61, 1,165.81 and 681.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.61, 1,165.81 and 681.46 is: 937.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.61 : 1,165.81 = 681.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.61/1,165.81 = 681.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.61x = 1,165.81 × 681.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.61x = 794,452.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,452.88/847.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.29

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