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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.13, 1,270.18 and 554.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.13, 1,270.18 and 554.28 is: 831.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.13 : 1,270.18 = 554.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.13/1,270.18 = 554.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.13x = 1,270.18 × 554.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.13x = 704,031.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,031.30/847.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.07

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