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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.98, 1,271.88 and 413.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.98, 1,271.88 and 413.82 is: 620.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.98 : 1,271.88 = 413.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.98/1,271.88 = 413.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.98x = 1,271.88 × 413.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.98x = 526,329.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,329.38/847.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.69

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