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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.21, 1,270.87 and 436.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.21, 1,270.87 and 436.24 is: 654.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.21 : 1,270.87 = 436.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.21/1,270.87 = 436.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.21x = 1,270.87 × 436.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.21x = 554,404.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,404.33/847.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.39

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