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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.22, 1,267.31 and 795.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.22, 1,267.31 and 795.38 is: 1,189.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.22 : 1,267.31 = 795.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.22/1,267.31 = 795.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.22x = 1,267.31 × 795.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.22x = 1,007,986.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,007,986.69/847.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.76

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