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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.20, 1,270.20 and 435.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.20, 1,270.20 and 435.54 is: 653.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.20 : 1,270.20 = 435.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.20/1,270.20 = 435.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.20x = 1,270.20 × 435.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.20x = 553,222.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,222.91/847.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.00

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