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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.80, 1,271.84 and 262.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.80, 1,271.84 and 262.67 is: 394.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.80 : 1,271.84 = 262.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.80/1,271.84 = 262.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.80x = 1,271.84 × 262.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.80x = 334,066.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,066.54/847.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.04

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