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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.63, 1,271.43 and 436.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.63, 1,271.43 and 436.88 is: 655.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.63 : 1,271.43 = 436.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.63/1,271.43 = 436.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.63x = 1,271.43 × 436.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.63x = 555,462.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,462.34/847.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.31

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