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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.94, 1,272.38 and 415.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.94, 1,272.38 and 415.13 is: 622.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.94 : 1,272.38 = 415.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.94/1,272.38 = 415.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.94x = 1,272.38 × 415.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.94x = 528,194.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,194.67/847.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.92

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