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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.92, 1,271.85 and 262.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.92, 1,271.85 and 262.90 is: 394.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.92 : 1,271.85 = 262.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.92/1,271.85 = 262.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.92x = 1,271.85 × 262.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.92x = 334,369.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,369.37/847.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.34

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