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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.26, 1,267.57 and 500.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.26, 1,267.57 and 500.71 is: 749.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.26 : 1,267.57 = 500.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.26/1,267.57 = 500.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.26x = 1,267.57 × 500.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.26x = 634,684.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,684.97/847.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.10

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