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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.24, 1,270.98 and 262.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.24, 1,270.98 and 262.29 is: 393.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.24 : 1,270.98 = 262.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.24/1,270.98 = 262.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.24x = 1,270.98 × 262.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.24x = 333,365.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,365.34/847.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.47

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