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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.49, 1,298.69 and 847.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.49, 1,298.69 and 847.73 is: 1,263.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.49 : 1,298.69 = 847.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.49/1,298.69 = 847.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.49x = 1,298.69 × 847.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.49x = 1,100,927.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,100,927.74/871.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.28

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