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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.11, 1,265.12 and 710.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.11, 1,265.12 and 710.27 is: 1,060.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.11 : 1,265.12 = 710.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.11/1,265.12 = 710.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.11x = 1,265.12 × 710.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.11x = 898,576.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,576.78/847.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.76

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