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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.47, 1,271.13 and 700.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.47, 1,271.13 and 700.65 is: 1,050.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.47 : 1,271.13 = 700.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.47/1,271.13 = 700.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.47x = 1,271.13 × 700.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.47x = 890,618.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,618.55/847.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.91

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