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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.34, 1,271.24 and 292.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.34, 1,271.24 and 292.17 is: 438.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.34 : 1,271.24 = 292.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.34/1,271.24 = 292.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.34x = 1,271.24 × 292.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.34x = 371,416.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,416.73/847.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.34

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