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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.52, 1,270.90 and 500.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.52, 1,270.90 and 500.94 is: 751.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.52 : 1,270.90 = 500.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.52/1,270.90 = 500.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.52x = 1,270.90 × 500.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.52x = 636,644.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,644.65/847.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.19

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