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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.05, 1,270.80 and 482.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.05, 1,270.80 and 482.10 is: 723.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.05 : 1,270.80 = 482.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.05/1,270.80 = 482.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.05x = 1,270.80 × 482.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.05x = 612,646.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,646.33/847.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.27

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