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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.07, 1,167.63 and 492.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.07, 1,167.63 and 492.00 is: 678.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.07 : 1,167.63 = 492.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.07/1,167.63 = 492.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.07x = 1,167.63 × 492.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.07x = 574,470.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,470.50/846.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.99

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