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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.76, 1,167.45 and 828.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.76, 1,167.45 and 828.68 is: 1,141.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.76 : 1,167.45 = 828.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.76/1,167.45 = 828.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.76x = 1,167.45 × 828.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.76x = 967,442.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,442.47/847.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.17

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