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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.95, 1,269.09 and 482.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.95, 1,269.09 and 482.64 is: 722.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.95 : 1,269.09 = 482.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.95/1,269.09 = 482.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.95x = 1,269.09 × 482.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.95x = 612,513.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,513.60/847.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.35

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