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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.73, 1,270.62 and 531.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.73, 1,270.62 and 531.26 is: 796.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.73 : 1,270.62 = 531.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.73/1,270.62 = 531.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.73x = 1,270.62 × 531.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.73x = 675,034.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,034.75/847.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.28

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