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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.14, 1,270.74 and 291.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.14, 1,270.74 and 291.90 is: 437.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.14 : 1,270.74 = 291.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.14/1,270.74 = 291.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.14x = 1,270.74 × 291.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.14x = 370,929.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,929.01/847.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.86

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