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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.85, 1,169.19 and 613.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.85, 1,169.19 and 613.31 is: 845.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.85 : 1,169.19 = 613.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.85/1,169.19 = 613.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.85x = 1,169.19 × 613.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.85x = 717,070.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,070.07/847.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.76

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