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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.20, 1,270.08 and 462.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.20, 1,270.08 and 462.08 is: 692.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.20 : 1,270.08 = 462.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.20/1,270.08 = 462.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.20x = 1,270.08 × 462.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.20x = 586,878.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,878.57/847.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.73

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