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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.84, 1,269.96 and 633.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.84, 1,269.96 and 633.28 is: 948.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.84 : 1,269.96 = 633.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.84/1,269.96 = 633.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.84x = 1,269.96 × 633.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.84x = 804,240.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,240.27/847.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.58

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