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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.48, 1,270.20 and 604.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.48, 1,270.20 and 604.08 is: 905.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.48 : 1,270.20 = 604.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.48/1,270.20 = 604.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.48x = 1,270.20 × 604.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.48x = 767,302.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,302.42/847.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.39

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