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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.61, 1,269.38 and 538.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.61, 1,269.38 and 538.49 is: 806.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.61 : 1,269.38 = 538.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.61/1,269.38 = 538.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.61x = 1,269.38 × 538.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.61x = 683,545.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,545.74/847.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.44

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