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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.50, 1,271.52 and 615.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.50, 1,271.52 and 615.96 is: 924.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.50 : 1,271.52 = 615.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.50/1,271.52 = 615.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.50x = 1,271.52 × 615.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.50x = 783,205.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,205.46/847.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.14

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