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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.52, 1,271.28 and 462.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.52, 1,271.28 and 462.56 is: 693.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.52 : 1,271.28 = 462.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.52/1,271.28 = 462.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.52x = 1,271.28 × 462.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.52x = 588,043.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,043.28/847.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.84

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