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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.76, 1,271.81 and 501.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.76, 1,271.81 and 501.35 is: 752.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.76 : 1,271.81 = 501.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.76/1,271.81 = 501.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.76x = 1,271.81 × 501.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.76x = 637,616.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,616.84/847.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.12

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