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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.76, 1,271.83 and 327.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.76, 1,271.83 and 327.76 is: 491.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.76 : 1,271.83 = 327.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.76/1,271.83 = 327.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.76x = 1,271.83 × 327.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.76x = 416,857.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,857.00/847.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.72

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