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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.89, 1,271.56 and 270.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.89, 1,271.56 and 270.63 is: 405.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.89 : 1,271.56 = 270.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.89/1,271.56 = 270.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.89x = 1,271.56 × 270.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.89x = 344,122.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,122.28/847.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.86

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