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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.06, 1,270.58 and 269.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.06, 1,270.58 and 269.93 is: 404.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.06 : 1,270.58 = 269.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.06/1,270.58 = 269.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.06x = 1,270.58 × 269.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.06x = 342,969.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,969.49/847.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.90

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