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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.95, 1,169.87 and 670.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.95, 1,169.87 and 670.97 is: 925.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.95 : 1,169.87 = 670.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.95/1,169.87 = 670.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.95x = 1,169.87 × 670.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.95x = 784,938.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,938.47/847.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.69

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