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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.87, 1,270.59 and 665.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.87, 1,270.59 and 665.62 is: 997.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.87 : 1,270.59 = 665.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.87/1,270.59 = 665.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.87x = 1,270.59 × 665.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.87x = 845,724.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,724.44/847.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.47

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