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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.06, 1,167.26 and 496.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.06, 1,167.26 and 496.68 is: 685.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.06 : 1,167.26 = 496.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.06/1,167.26 = 496.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.06x = 1,167.26 × 496.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.06x = 579,752.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,752.21/846.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.24

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