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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.16, 1,270.56 and 384.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.16, 1,270.56 and 384.68 is: 576.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.16 : 1,270.56 = 384.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.16/1,270.56 = 384.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.16x = 1,270.56 × 384.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.16x = 488,759.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,759.02/847.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.94

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