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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.74, 1,169.91 and 533.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.74, 1,169.91 and 533.10 is: 735.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.74 : 1,169.91 = 533.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.74/1,169.91 = 533.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.74x = 1,169.91 × 533.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.74x = 623,679.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,679.02/847.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.70

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