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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.87, 1,271.90 and 576.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.87, 1,271.90 and 576.59 is: 864.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.87 : 1,271.90 = 576.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.87/1,271.90 = 576.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.87x = 1,271.90 × 576.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.87x = 733,359.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,359.90/847.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.95

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