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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.28, 1,272 and 711.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.28, 1,272 and 711.20 is: 1,067.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.28 : 1,272 = 711.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.28/1,272 = 711.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.28x = 1,272 × 711.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.28x = 904,646.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,646.40/847.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.71

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