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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.88, 1,271.76 and 262.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.88, 1,271.76 and 262.86 is: 394.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.88 : 1,271.76 = 262.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.88/1,271.76 = 262.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.88x = 1,271.76 × 262.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.88x = 334,293.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,293.85/847.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.27

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