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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.74, 1,271.94 and 360.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.74, 1,271.94 and 360.79 is: 541.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.74 : 1,271.94 = 360.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.74/1,271.94 = 360.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.74x = 1,271.94 × 360.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.74x = 458,903.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,903.23/847.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.33

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