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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.42, 1,270.97 and 385.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.42, 1,270.97 and 385.08 is: 577.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.42 : 1,270.97 = 385.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.42/1,270.97 = 385.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.42x = 1,270.97 × 385.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.42x = 489,425.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,425.13/847.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.55

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