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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.89, 1,270.11 and 628.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.89, 1,270.11 and 628.76 is: 941.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.89 : 1,270.11 = 628.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.89/1,270.11 = 628.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.89x = 1,270.11 × 628.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.89x = 798,594.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,594.59/847.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.86

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