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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.78, 1,272.27 and 361.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.78, 1,272.27 and 361.17 is: 542.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.78 : 1,272.27 = 361.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.78/1,272.27 = 361.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.78x = 1,272.27 × 361.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.78x = 459,505.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,505.76/847.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.01

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