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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.05, 1,167.53 and 492.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.05, 1,167.53 and 492.04 is: 679.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.05 : 1,167.53 = 492.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.05/1,167.53 = 492.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.05x = 1,167.53 × 492.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.05x = 574,469.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,469.77/846.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.01

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