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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.79, 1,271.19 and 262.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.79, 1,271.19 and 262.64 is: 393.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.79 : 1,271.19 = 262.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.79/1,271.19 = 262.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.79x = 1,271.19 × 262.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.79x = 333,858.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,858.99/847.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.80

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