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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.80, 1,271.40 and 436.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.80, 1,271.40 and 436.80 is: 655.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.80 : 1,271.40 = 436.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.80/1,271.40 = 436.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.80x = 1,271.40 × 436.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.80x = 555,347.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,347.52/847.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.05

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