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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.24, 1,268.10 and 586.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.24, 1,268.10 and 586.60 is: 877.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.24 : 1,268.10 = 586.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.24/1,268.10 = 586.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.24x = 1,268.10 × 586.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.24x = 743,867.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,867.46/847.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.99

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