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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.95, 1,271.79 and 483

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.95, 1,271.79 and 483 is: 724.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.95 : 1,271.79 = 483 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.95/1,271.79 = 483/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.95x = 1,271.79 × 483
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.95x = 614,274.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,274.57/847.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.42

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