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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.32, 1,271.16 and 605.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.32, 1,271.16 and 605.34 is: 908.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.32 : 1,271.16 = 605.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.32/1,271.16 = 605.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.32x = 1,271.16 × 605.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.32x = 769,483.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,483.99/847.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.14

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