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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.97, 1,271.97 and 557.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.97, 1,271.97 and 557.32 is: 835.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.97 : 1,271.97 = 557.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.97/1,271.97 = 557.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.97x = 1,271.97 × 557.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.97x = 708,889.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,889.94/847.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.99

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