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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.20, 1,268.10 and 782.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.20, 1,268.10 and 782.40 is: 1,171.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.20 : 1,268.10 = 782.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.20/1,268.10 = 782.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.20x = 1,268.10 × 782.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.20x = 992,161.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,161.44/847.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.11

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