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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.40, 1,267.59 and 795.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.40, 1,267.59 and 795.56 is: 1,190.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.40 : 1,267.59 = 795.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.40/1,267.59 = 795.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.40x = 1,267.59 × 795.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.40x = 1,008,450.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,008,450.05/847.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.05

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