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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.10, 1,272.48 and 717.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.10, 1,272.48 and 717.36 is: 1,077.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.10 : 1,272.48 = 717.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.10/1,272.48 = 717.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.10x = 1,272.48 × 717.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.10x = 912,826.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,826.25/847.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.59

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