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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847, 1,269.54 and 640.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847, 1,269.54 and 640.90 is: 960.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847 : 1,269.54 = 640.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847/1,269.54 = 640.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847x = 1,269.54 × 640.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847x = 813,648.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,648.19/847
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.62

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