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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.36, 1,270.14 and 413.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.36, 1,270.14 and 413.92 is: 620.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.36 : 1,270.14 = 413.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.36/1,270.14 = 413.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.36x = 1,270.14 × 413.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.36x = 525,736.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,736.35/847.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.44

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