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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.26, 1,268.60 and 709.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.26, 1,268.60 and 709.97 is: 1,063.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.26 : 1,268.60 = 709.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.26/1,268.60 = 709.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.26x = 1,268.60 × 709.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.26x = 900,658.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,658.05/847.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.02

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