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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.93, 1,271.62 and 437.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.93, 1,271.62 and 437.01 is: 655.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.93 : 1,271.62 = 437.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.93/1,271.62 = 437.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.93x = 1,271.62 × 437.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.93x = 555,708.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,708.47/847.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.37

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