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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.50, 1,271.84 and 554.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.50, 1,271.84 and 554.99 is: 832.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.50 : 1,271.84 = 554.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.50/1,271.84 = 554.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.50x = 1,271.84 × 554.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.50x = 705,849.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,849.35/847.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.86

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