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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.71, 1,168.34 and 650.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.71, 1,168.34 and 650.88 is: 897.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.71 : 1,168.34 = 650.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.71/1,168.34 = 650.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.71x = 1,168.34 × 650.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.71x = 760,445.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,445.88/847.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.06

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