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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.84, 1,170.44 and 658.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.84, 1,170.44 and 658.37 is: 908.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.84 : 1,170.44 = 658.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.84/1,170.44 = 658.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.84x = 1,170.44 × 658.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.84x = 770,582.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,582.58/847.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.88

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