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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.62, 1,271.12 and 501.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.62, 1,271.12 and 501.03 is: 751.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.62 : 1,271.12 = 501.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.62/1,271.12 = 501.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.62x = 1,271.12 × 501.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.62x = 636,866.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,866.75/847.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.36

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