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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.29, 1,271.05 and 262.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.29, 1,271.05 and 262.34 is: 393.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.29 : 1,271.05 = 262.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.29/1,271.05 = 262.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.29x = 1,271.05 × 262.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.29x = 333,445.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,445.75/847.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.54

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