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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.89, 1,271.91 and 328.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.89, 1,271.91 and 328.13 is: 492.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.89 : 1,271.91 = 328.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.89/1,271.91 = 328.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.89x = 1,271.91 × 328.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.89x = 417,351.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,351.47/847.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.22

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