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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.92, 1,271.93 and 270.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.92, 1,271.93 and 270.75 is: 406.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.92 : 1,271.93 = 270.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.92/1,271.93 = 270.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.92x = 1,271.93 × 270.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.92x = 344,375.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,375.05/847.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.14

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