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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.76, 1,267.67 and 603.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.76, 1,267.67 and 603.54 is: 902.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.76 : 1,267.67 = 603.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.76/1,267.67 = 603.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.76x = 1,267.67 × 603.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.76x = 765,086.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,086.53/847.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.49

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