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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.13, 1,269.54 and 574.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.13, 1,269.54 and 574.97 is: 861.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.13 : 1,269.54 = 574.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.13/1,269.54 = 574.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.13x = 1,269.54 × 574.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.13x = 729,941.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,941.07/847.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.67

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