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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.87, 1,270.03 and 538.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.87, 1,270.03 and 538.19 is: 806.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.87 : 1,270.03 = 538.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.87/1,270.03 = 538.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.87x = 1,270.03 × 538.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.87x = 683,514.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,514.63/847.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.16

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