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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.76, 1,271.24 and 604.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.76, 1,271.24 and 604.76 is: 906.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.76 : 1,271.24 = 604.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.76/1,271.24 = 604.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.76x = 1,271.24 × 604.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.76x = 768,795.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,795.10/847.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.85

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