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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.80, 1,271.16 and 437.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.80, 1,271.16 and 437.40 is: 655.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.80 : 1,271.16 = 437.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.80/1,271.16 = 437.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.80x = 1,271.16 × 437.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.80x = 556,005.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,005.38/847.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.82

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