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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.86, 1,270.89 and 360.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.86, 1,270.89 and 360.63 is: 540.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.86 : 1,270.89 = 360.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.86/1,270.89 = 360.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.86x = 1,270.89 × 360.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.86x = 458,321.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,321.06/847.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.56

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