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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.40, 1,270.87 and 262.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.40, 1,270.87 and 262.25 is: 393.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.40 : 1,270.87 = 262.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.40/1,270.87 = 262.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.40x = 1,270.87 × 262.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.40x = 333,285.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,285.66/847.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.30

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