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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.91, 1,272.50 and 555.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.91, 1,272.50 and 555.33 is: 833.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.91 : 1,272.50 = 555.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.91/1,272.50 = 555.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.91x = 1,272.50 × 555.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.91x = 706,654.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,654.65/847.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.41

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