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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.17, 1,270.35 and 359.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.17, 1,270.35 and 359.96 is: 539.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.17 : 1,270.35 = 359.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.17/1,270.35 = 359.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.17x = 1,270.35 × 359.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.17x = 457,268.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,268.83/847.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.76

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