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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.01, 1,268.67 and 521.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.01, 1,268.67 and 521.39 is: 780.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.01 : 1,268.67 = 521.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.01/1,268.67 = 521.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.01x = 1,268.67 × 521.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.01x = 661,471.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,471.85/847.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.95

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