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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.26, 1,271.26 and 539.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.26, 1,271.26 and 539.03 is: 808.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.26 : 1,271.26 = 539.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.26/1,271.26 = 539.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.26x = 1,271.26 × 539.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.26x = 685,247.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,247.28/847.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.78

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