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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.79, 1,458.03 and 847.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.79, 1,458.03 and 847.80 is: 1,273.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.79 : 1,458.03 = 847.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.79/1,458.03 = 847.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.79x = 1,458.03 × 847.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.79x = 1,236,117.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,236,117.83/970.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.32

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