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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.78, 1,270.86 and 270.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.78, 1,270.86 and 270.26 is: 405.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.78 : 1,270.86 = 270.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.78/1,270.86 = 270.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.78x = 1,270.86 × 270.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.78x = 343,462.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,462.62/847.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.13

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