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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.33, 1,272.24 and 628.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.33, 1,272.24 and 628.63 is: 943.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.33 : 1,272.24 = 628.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.33/1,272.24 = 628.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.33x = 1,272.24 × 628.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.33x = 799,765.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,765.05/847.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.87

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