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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.56, 1,271.34 and 385.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.56, 1,271.34 and 385.32 is: 577.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.56 : 1,271.34 = 385.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.56/1,271.34 = 385.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.56x = 1,271.34 × 385.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.56x = 489,872.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,872.73/847.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.98

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