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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.12, 1,270.50 and 262

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.12, 1,270.50 and 262 is: 392.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.12 : 1,270.50 = 262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.12/1,270.50 = 262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.12x = 1,270.50 × 262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.12x = 332,871
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,871/847.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.94

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