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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.02, 1,270.83 and 605.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.02, 1,270.83 and 605.43 is: 908.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.02 : 1,270.83 = 605.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.02/1,270.83 = 605.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.02x = 1,270.83 × 605.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.02x = 769,398.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,398.61/847.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.36

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