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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.56, 1,271.19 and 262.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.56, 1,271.19 and 262.45 is: 393.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.56 : 1,271.19 = 262.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.56/1,271.19 = 262.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.56x = 1,271.19 × 262.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.56x = 333,625.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,625.68/847.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.63

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