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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.89, 1,267.79 and 652.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.89, 1,267.79 and 652.68 is: 975.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.89 : 1,267.79 = 652.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.89/1,267.79 = 652.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.89x = 1,267.79 × 652.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.89x = 827,457.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,457.91/847.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.90

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