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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.78, 1,264.31 and 738.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.78, 1,264.31 and 738.70 is: 1,101.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.78 : 1,264.31 = 738.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.78/1,264.31 = 738.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.78x = 1,264.31 × 738.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.78x = 933,945.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,945.80/847.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.64

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