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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.96, 1,169.54 and 730.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.96, 1,169.54 and 730.13 is: 1,007.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.96 : 1,169.54 = 730.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.96/1,169.54 = 730.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.96x = 1,169.54 × 730.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.96x = 853,912.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,912.59/847.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.03

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