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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.98, 1,272.21 and 559.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.98, 1,272.21 and 559.50 is: 839.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.98 : 1,272.21 = 559.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.98/1,272.21 = 559.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.98x = 1,272.21 × 559.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.98x = 711,801.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,801.50/847.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.41

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