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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.60, 1,272.20 and 437.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.60, 1,272.20 and 437.02 is: 655.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.60 : 1,272.20 = 437.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.60/1,272.20 = 437.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.60x = 1,272.20 × 437.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.60x = 555,968.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,968.30/847.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.94

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