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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.75, 1,271.62 and 299.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.75, 1,271.62 and 299.97 is: 449.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.75 : 1,271.62 = 299.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.75/1,271.62 = 299.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.75x = 1,271.62 × 299.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.75x = 381,447.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,447.10/847.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.95

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