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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.78, 1,271.33 and 262.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.78, 1,271.33 and 262.65 is: 393.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.78 : 1,271.33 = 262.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.78/1,271.33 = 262.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.78x = 1,271.33 × 262.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.78x = 333,908.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,908.63/847.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.86

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