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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.43, 1,270 and 359.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.43, 1,270 and 359.87 is: 539.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.43 : 1,270 = 359.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.43/1,270 = 359.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.43x = 1,270 × 359.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.43x = 457,034.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,034.90/847.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.32

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