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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.88, 1,272.35 and 360.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.88, 1,272.35 and 360.93 is: 541.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.88 : 1,272.35 = 360.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.88/1,272.35 = 360.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.88x = 1,272.35 × 360.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.88x = 459,227.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,227.48/847.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.62

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