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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.67, 1,271.07 and 385.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.67, 1,271.07 and 385.23 is: 577.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.67 : 1,271.07 = 385.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.67/1,271.07 = 385.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.67x = 1,271.07 × 385.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.67x = 489,654.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,654.30/847.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.65

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