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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.72, 1,265.65 and 805.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.72, 1,265.65 and 805.48 is: 1,202.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.72 : 1,265.65 = 805.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.72/1,265.65 = 805.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.72x = 1,265.65 × 805.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.72x = 1,019,455.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019,455.76/847.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.59

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