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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.78, 1,271.88 and 262.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.78, 1,271.88 and 262.75 is: 394.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.78 : 1,271.88 = 262.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.78/1,271.88 = 262.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.78x = 1,271.88 × 262.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.78x = 334,186.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,186.47/847.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.19

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