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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.67, 1,271.62 and 385.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.67, 1,271.62 and 385.56 is: 578.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.67 : 1,271.62 = 385.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.67/1,271.62 = 385.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.67x = 1,271.62 × 385.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.67x = 490,284.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,284.12/847.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.39

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