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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.65, 1,269.03 and 632.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.65, 1,269.03 and 632.19 is: 946.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.65 : 1,269.03 = 632.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.65/1,269.03 = 632.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.65x = 1,269.03 × 632.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.65x = 802,268.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,268.08/847.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.46

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