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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.99, 1,271.58 and 409.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.99, 1,271.58 and 409.44 is: 613.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.99 : 1,271.58 = 409.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.99/1,271.58 = 409.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.99x = 1,271.58 × 409.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.99x = 520,635.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,635.72/847.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.96

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