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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.41, 1,270.24 and 481.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.41, 1,270.24 and 481.41 is: 721.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.41 : 1,270.24 = 481.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.41/1,270.24 = 481.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.41x = 1,270.24 × 481.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.41x = 611,506.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,506.24/847.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.62

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