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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.59, 1,271.61 and 436.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.59, 1,271.61 and 436.44 is: 654.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.59 : 1,271.61 = 436.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.59/1,271.61 = 436.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.59x = 1,271.61 × 436.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.59x = 554,981.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,981.47/847.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.78

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