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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.62, 1,271.40 and 270.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.62, 1,271.40 and 270.51 is: 405.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.62 : 1,271.40 = 270.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.62/1,271.40 = 270.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.62x = 1,271.40 × 270.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.62x = 343,926.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,926.41/847.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.76

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