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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.05, 1,267.85 and 556.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.05, 1,267.85 and 556.88 is: 834.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.05 : 1,267.85 = 556.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.05/1,267.85 = 556.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.05x = 1,267.85 × 556.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.05x = 706,035.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,035.36/846.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.51

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