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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.57, 1,271.07 and 270.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.57, 1,271.07 and 270.31 is: 405.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.57 : 1,271.07 = 270.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.57/1,271.07 = 270.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.57x = 1,271.07 × 270.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.57x = 343,582.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,582.93/847.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.37

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