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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.74, 1,169.72 and 567.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.74, 1,169.72 and 567.50 is: 783.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.74 : 1,169.72 = 567.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.74/1,169.72 = 567.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.74x = 1,169.72 × 567.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.74x = 663,816.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,816.10/847.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.04

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