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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.04, 1,269.02 and 767.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.04, 1,269.02 and 767.72 is: 1,151.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.04 : 1,269.02 = 767.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.04/1,269.02 = 767.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.04x = 1,269.02 × 767.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.04x = 974,252.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,252.03/846.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.54

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