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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.95, 1,272.03 and 385.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.95, 1,272.03 and 385.71 is: 578.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.95 : 1,272.03 = 385.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.95/1,272.03 = 385.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.95x = 1,272.03 × 385.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.95x = 490,634.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,634.69/847.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.61

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