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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.61, 1,171.20 and 652.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.61, 1,171.20 and 652.81 is: 902.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.61 : 1,171.20 = 652.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.61/1,171.20 = 652.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.61x = 1,171.20 × 652.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.61x = 764,565.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,565.22/847.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.02

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