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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.84, 1,262.12 and 808.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.84, 1,262.12 and 808.08 is: 1,202.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.84 : 1,262.12 = 808.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.84/1,262.12 = 808.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.84x = 1,262.12 × 808.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.84x = 1,019,893.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019,893.93/847.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.93

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