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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.89, 1,270.97 and 477.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.89, 1,270.97 and 477.15 is: 715.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.89 : 1,270.97 = 477.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.89/1,270.97 = 477.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.89x = 1,270.97 × 477.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.89x = 606,443.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,443.34/847.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.24

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