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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.68, 1,169.46 and 537

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.68, 1,169.46 and 537 is: 740.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.68 : 1,169.46 = 537 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.68/1,169.46 = 537/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.68x = 1,169.46 × 537
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.68x = 628,000.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,000.02/847.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.85

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