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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.90, 1,268.61 and 632.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.90, 1,268.61 and 632.44 is: 946.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.90 : 1,268.61 = 632.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.90/1,268.61 = 632.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.90x = 1,268.61 × 632.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.90x = 802,319.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,319.71/847.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.24

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