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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.88, 1,271.82 and 664.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.88, 1,271.82 and 664.84 is: 997.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.88 : 1,271.82 = 664.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.88/1,271.82 = 664.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.88x = 1,271.82 × 664.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.88x = 845,556.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,556.81/847.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.26

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