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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.82, 1,272.92 and 437.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.82, 1,272.92 and 437.25 is: 656.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.82 : 1,272.92 = 437.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.82/1,272.92 = 437.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.82x = 1,272.92 × 437.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.82x = 556,586.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,586.86/847.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.49

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