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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.76, 1,170.08 and 582.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.76, 1,170.08 and 582.92 is: 804.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.76 : 1,170.08 = 582.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.76/1,170.08 = 582.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.76x = 1,170.08 × 582.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.76x = 682,057.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,057.19/847.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.54

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