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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.79, 1,270.13 and 587.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.79, 1,270.13 and 587.04 is: 879.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.79 : 1,270.13 = 587.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.79/1,270.13 = 587.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.79x = 1,270.13 × 587.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.79x = 745,614.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,614.18/847.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.48

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