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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.04, 1,264.97 and 722.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.04, 1,264.97 and 722.30 is: 1,078.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.04 : 1,264.97 = 722.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.04/1,264.97 = 722.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.04x = 1,264.97 × 722.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.04x = 913,683.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,683.31/847.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.68

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