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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.92, 1,287.36 and 847.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.92, 1,287.36 and 847.08 is: 1,166.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.92 : 1,287.36 = 847.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.92/1,287.36 = 847.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.92x = 1,287.36 × 847.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.92x = 1,090,496.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,090,496.91/934.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.41

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