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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.74, 1,271.62 and 360.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.74, 1,271.62 and 360.46 is: 540.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.74 : 1,271.62 = 360.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.74/1,271.62 = 360.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.74x = 1,271.62 × 360.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.74x = 458,368.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,368.15/847.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.69

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