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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.38, 1,270.58 and 744.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.38, 1,270.58 and 744.87 is: 1,116.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.38 : 1,270.58 = 744.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.38/1,270.58 = 744.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.38x = 1,270.58 × 744.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.38x = 946,413.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,413.20/847.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.87

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