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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.10, 1,271.25 and 522.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.10, 1,271.25 and 522.69 is: 784.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.10 : 1,271.25 = 522.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.10/1,271.25 = 522.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.10x = 1,271.25 × 522.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.10x = 664,469.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,469.66/847.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.41

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