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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.64, 1,167.32 and 844.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.64, 1,167.32 and 844.91 is: 1,163.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.64 : 1,167.32 = 844.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.64/1,167.32 = 844.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.64x = 1,167.32 × 844.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.64x = 986,276.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,276.62/847.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.56

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