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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.68, 1,271.04 and 270.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.68, 1,271.04 and 270.24 is: 405.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.68 : 1,271.04 = 270.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.68/1,271.04 = 270.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.68x = 1,271.04 × 270.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.68x = 343,485.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,485.85/847.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.21

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