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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.63, 1,271.70 and 437.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.63, 1,271.70 and 437.06 is: 655.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.63 : 1,271.70 = 437.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.63/1,271.70 = 437.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.63x = 1,271.70 × 437.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.63x = 555,812.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,812.38/847.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.72

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