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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.42, 1,271.76 and 630.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.42, 1,271.76 and 630.34 is: 945.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.42 : 1,271.76 = 630.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.42/1,271.76 = 630.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.42x = 1,271.76 × 630.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.42x = 801,641.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,641.20/847.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.98

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