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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.55, 1,271.01 and 292.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.55, 1,271.01 and 292.11 is: 438.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.55 : 1,271.01 = 292.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.55/1,271.01 = 292.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.55x = 1,271.01 × 292.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.55x = 371,269.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,269.42/847.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.05

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