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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.72, 1,269.72 and 522.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.72, 1,269.72 and 522.10 is: 782.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.72 : 1,269.72 = 522.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.72/1,269.72 = 522.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.72x = 1,269.72 × 522.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.72x = 662,920.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,920.81/847.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.00

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