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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.03, 1,269.43 and 456.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.03, 1,269.43 and 456.07 is: 683.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.03 : 1,269.43 = 456.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.03/1,269.43 = 456.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.03x = 1,269.43 × 456.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.03x = 578,948.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,948.94/847.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.50

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