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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.26, 1,270.26 and 522.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.26, 1,270.26 and 522.54 is: 783.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.26 : 1,270.26 = 522.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.26/1,270.26 = 522.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.26x = 1,270.26 × 522.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.26x = 663,761.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,761.66/847.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.42

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