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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.24, 1,271.31 and 384.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.24, 1,271.31 and 384.99 is: 577.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.24 : 1,271.31 = 384.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.24/1,271.31 = 384.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.24x = 1,271.31 × 384.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.24x = 489,437.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,437.59/847.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.68

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