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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.91, 1,270.41 and 762.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.91, 1,270.41 and 762.31 is: 1,142.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.91 : 1,270.41 = 762.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.91/1,270.41 = 762.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.91x = 1,270.41 × 762.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.91x = 968,446.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,446.25/847.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.16

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