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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.06, 1,271.13 and 414.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.06, 1,271.13 and 414.25 is: 621.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.06 : 1,271.13 = 414.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.06/1,271.13 = 414.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.06x = 1,271.13 × 414.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.06x = 526,565.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,565.60/847.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.64

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