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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.40, 1,270.06 and 435.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.40, 1,270.06 and 435.28 is: 652.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.40 : 1,270.06 = 435.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.40/1,270.06 = 435.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.40x = 1,270.06 × 435.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.40x = 552,831.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,831.72/847.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.39

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