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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.36, 1,269.26 and 435.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.36, 1,269.26 and 435.24 is: 651.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.36 : 1,269.26 = 435.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.36/1,269.26 = 435.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.36x = 1,269.26 × 435.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.36x = 552,432.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,432.72/847.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.95

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