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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.35, 1,269.81 and 554.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.35, 1,269.81 and 554.00 is: 830.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.35 : 1,269.81 = 554.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.35/1,269.81 = 554.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.35x = 1,269.81 × 554.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.35x = 703,468.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,468.39/847.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.20

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