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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.11, 1,271.56 and 711.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.11, 1,271.56 and 711.63 is: 1,068.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.11 : 1,271.56 = 711.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.11/1,271.56 = 711.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.11x = 1,271.56 × 711.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.11x = 904,880.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,880.24/847.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.20

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