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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.40, 1,269.84 and 500.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.40, 1,269.84 and 500.81 is: 750.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.40 : 1,269.84 = 500.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.40/1,269.84 = 500.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.40x = 1,269.84 × 500.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.40x = 635,948.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,948.57/847.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.47

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