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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.94, 1,272.27 and 360.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.94, 1,272.27 and 360.86 is: 541.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.94 : 1,272.27 = 360.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.94/1,272.27 = 360.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.94x = 1,272.27 × 360.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.94x = 459,111.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,111.35/847.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.44

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