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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.93, 1,269.85 and 500.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.93, 1,269.85 and 500.44 is: 749.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.93 : 1,269.85 = 500.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.93/1,269.85 = 500.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.93x = 1,269.85 × 500.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.93x = 635,483.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,483.73/847.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.45

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