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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.02, 1,269.51 and 384.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.02, 1,269.51 and 384.92 is: 576.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.02 : 1,269.51 = 384.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.02/1,269.51 = 384.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.02x = 1,269.51 × 384.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.02x = 488,653.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,653.44/847.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.91

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