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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.20, 1,270.80 and 713.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.20, 1,270.80 and 713.55 is: 1,070.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.20 : 1,270.80 = 713.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.20/1,270.80 = 713.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.20x = 1,270.80 × 713.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.20x = 906,779.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,779.34/847.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.33

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