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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.90, 1,270.59 and 501.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.90, 1,270.59 and 501.31 is: 751.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.90 : 1,270.59 = 501.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.90/1,270.59 = 501.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.90x = 1,270.59 × 501.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.90x = 636,959.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,959.47/847.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.22

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