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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.87, 1,168.22 and 803.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.87, 1,168.22 and 803.25 is: 1,106.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.87 : 1,168.22 = 803.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.87/1,168.22 = 803.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.87x = 1,168.22 × 803.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.87x = 938,374.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,374.72/847.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.75

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