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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.91, 1,271.82 and 360.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.91, 1,271.82 and 360.89 is: 541.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.91 : 1,271.82 = 360.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.91/1,271.82 = 360.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.91x = 1,271.82 × 360.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.91x = 458,987.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,987.12/847.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.32

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