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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.68, 1,270.58 and 436.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.68, 1,270.58 and 436.84 is: 654.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.68 : 1,270.58 = 436.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.68/1,270.58 = 436.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.68x = 1,270.58 × 436.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.68x = 555,040.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,040.17/847.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.78

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