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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.10, 1,270.74 and 664.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.10, 1,270.74 and 664.16 is: 996.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.10 : 1,270.74 = 664.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.10/1,270.74 = 664.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.10x = 1,270.74 × 664.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.10x = 843,974.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,974.68/847.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.31

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