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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.32, 1,270.97 and 270.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.32, 1,270.97 and 270.20 is: 405.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.32 : 1,270.97 = 270.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.32/1,270.97 = 270.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.32x = 1,270.97 × 270.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.32x = 343,408.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,408.39/847.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.29

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