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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.35, 1,268.87 and 461.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.35, 1,268.87 and 461.79 is: 691.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.35 : 1,268.87 = 461.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.35/1,268.87 = 461.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.35x = 1,268.87 × 461.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.35x = 585,949.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,949.17/847.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.51

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