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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.77, 1,271.80 and 436.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.77, 1,271.80 and 436.79 is: 655.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.77 : 1,271.80 = 436.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.77/1,271.80 = 436.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.77x = 1,271.80 × 436.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.77x = 555,513.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,513.25/847.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.27

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