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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.62, 1,271.88 and 409.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.62, 1,271.88 and 409.41 is: 614.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.62 : 1,271.88 = 409.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.62/1,271.88 = 409.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.62x = 1,271.88 × 409.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.62x = 520,720.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,720.39/847.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.33

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