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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.56, 1,272.11 and 501.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.56, 1,272.11 and 501.21 is: 752.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.56 : 1,272.11 = 501.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.56/1,272.11 = 501.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.56x = 1,272.11 × 501.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.56x = 637,595.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,595.32/847.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.27

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