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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.89, 1,271.84 and 559.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.89, 1,271.84 and 559.26 is: 838.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.89 : 1,271.84 = 559.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.89/1,271.84 = 559.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.89x = 1,271.84 × 559.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.89x = 711,286.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,286.44/847.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.89

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