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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.76, 1,274.46 and 676.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.76, 1,274.46 and 676.58 is: 1,017.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.76 : 1,274.46 = 676.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.76/1,274.46 = 676.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.76x = 1,274.46 × 676.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.76x = 862,274.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,274.15/847.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.12

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