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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.53, 1,271.84 and 639.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.53, 1,271.84 and 639.09 is: 959.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.53 : 1,271.84 = 639.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.53/1,271.84 = 639.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.53x = 1,271.84 × 639.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.53x = 812,817.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,817.03/847.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.04

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