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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.76, 1,168.93 and 635.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.76, 1,168.93 and 635.13 is: 875.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.76 : 1,168.93 = 635.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.76/1,168.93 = 635.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.76x = 1,168.93 × 635.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.76x = 742,420.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,420.92/847.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.75

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