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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.72, 1,271.52 and 409.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.72, 1,271.52 and 409.32 is: 613.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.72 : 1,271.52 = 409.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.72/1,271.52 = 409.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.72x = 1,271.52 × 409.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.72x = 520,458.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,458.57/847.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.95

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