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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.64, 1,271.52 and 270.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.64, 1,271.52 and 270.50 is: 405.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.64 : 1,271.52 = 270.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.64/1,271.52 = 270.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.64x = 1,271.52 × 270.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.64x = 343,946.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,946.16/847.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.77

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