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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.10, 1,269.30 and 558.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.10, 1,269.30 and 558.20 is: 836.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.10 : 1,269.30 = 558.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.10/1,269.30 = 558.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.10x = 1,269.30 × 558.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.10x = 708,523.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,523.26/847.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.41

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