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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.19, 1,271.03 and 385.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.19, 1,271.03 and 385.34 is: 578.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.19 : 1,271.03 = 385.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.19/1,271.03 = 385.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.19x = 1,271.03 × 385.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.19x = 489,770.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,770.42/847.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.12

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