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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.31, 1,271.88 and 711.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.31, 1,271.88 and 711.86 is: 1,068.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.31 : 1,271.88 = 711.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.31/1,271.88 = 711.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.31x = 1,271.88 × 711.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.31x = 905,400.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,400.50/847.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.56

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