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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.84, 1,171.14 and 682.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.84, 1,171.14 and 682.68 is: 943.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.84 : 1,171.14 = 682.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.84/1,171.14 = 682.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.84x = 1,171.14 × 682.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.84x = 799,513.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,513.86/847.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.00

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