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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.40, 1,269.90 and 626.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.40, 1,269.90 and 626.30 is: 938.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.40 : 1,269.90 = 626.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.40/1,269.90 = 626.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.40x = 1,269.90 × 626.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.40x = 795,338.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,338.37/847.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.56

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