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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.92, 1,273.86 and 523.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.92, 1,273.86 and 523.56 is: 786.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.92 : 1,273.86 = 523.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.92/1,273.86 = 523.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.92x = 1,273.86 × 523.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.92x = 666,942.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,942.14/847.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.56

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