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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.68, 1,168.32 and 650.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.68, 1,168.32 and 650.76 is: 896.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.68 : 1,168.32 = 650.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.68/1,168.32 = 650.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.68x = 1,168.32 × 650.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.68x = 760,295.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,295.92/847.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.91

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