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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.02, 1,269.48 and 359.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.02, 1,269.48 and 359.48 is: 538.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.02 : 1,269.48 = 359.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.02/1,269.48 = 359.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.02x = 1,269.48 × 359.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.02x = 456,352.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,352.67/847.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.77

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