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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.86, 1,168.99 and 670.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.86, 1,168.99 and 670.47 is: 924.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.86 : 1,168.99 = 670.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.86/1,168.99 = 670.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.86x = 1,168.99 × 670.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.86x = 783,772.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,772.73/847.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.41

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