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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.46, 1,271.20 and 556.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.46, 1,271.20 and 556.80 is: 835.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.46 : 1,271.20 = 556.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.46/1,271.20 = 556.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.46x = 1,271.20 × 556.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.46x = 707,801.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,801.38/847.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.20

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