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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.64, 1,169.01 and 548.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.64, 1,169.01 and 548.93 is: 757.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.64 : 1,169.01 = 548.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.64/1,169.01 = 548.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.64x = 1,169.01 × 548.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.64x = 641,704.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,704.66/847.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.05

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