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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.74, 1,168.50 and 670.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.74, 1,168.50 and 670.38 is: 924.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.74 : 1,168.50 = 670.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.74/1,168.50 = 670.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.74x = 1,168.50 × 670.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.74x = 783,339.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,339.03/847.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.03

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