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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.52, 1,196.22 and 847.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.52, 1,196.22 and 847.36 is: 1,168.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.52 : 1,196.22 = 847.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.52/1,196.22 = 847.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.52x = 1,196.22 × 847.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.52x = 1,013,628.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,628.98/867.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.42

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