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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.64, 1,271.16 and 385.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.64, 1,271.16 and 385.02 is: 577.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.64 : 1,271.16 = 385.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.64/1,271.16 = 385.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.64x = 1,271.16 × 385.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.64x = 489,422.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,422.02/847.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.39

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