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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.64, 1,168.96 and 581.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.64, 1,168.96 and 581.61 is: 802.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.64 : 1,168.96 = 581.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.64/1,168.96 = 581.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.64x = 1,168.96 × 581.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.64x = 679,875.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,875.86/847.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.08

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