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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.63, 1,170.35 and 638.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.63, 1,170.35 and 638.29 is: 881.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.63 : 1,170.35 = 638.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.63/1,170.35 = 638.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.63x = 1,170.35 × 638.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.63x = 747,019.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,019.51/847.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.30

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