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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.36, 1,270.40 and 505.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.36, 1,270.40 and 505.60 is: 758.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.36 : 1,270.40 = 505.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.36/1,270.40 = 505.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.36x = 1,270.40 × 505.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.36x = 642,314.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,314.24/847.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.02

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