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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.71, 1,271.88 and 270.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.71, 1,271.88 and 270.63 is: 406.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.71 : 1,271.88 = 270.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.71/1,271.88 = 270.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.71x = 1,271.88 × 270.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.71x = 344,208.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,208.88/847.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.05

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