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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.94, 1,168.98 and 582.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.94, 1,168.98 and 582.31 is: 802.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.94 : 1,168.98 = 582.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.94/1,168.98 = 582.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.94x = 1,168.98 × 582.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.94x = 680,714.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,714.58/847.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.78

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