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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.88, 1,271.08 and 718.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.88, 1,271.08 and 718.72 is: 1,077.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.88 : 1,271.08 = 718.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.88/1,271.08 = 718.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.88x = 1,271.08 × 718.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.88x = 913,550.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,550.62/847.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.45

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