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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.07, 1,168.15 and 548.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.07, 1,168.15 and 548.04 is: 756.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.07 : 1,168.15 = 548.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.07/1,168.15 = 548.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.07x = 1,168.15 × 548.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.07x = 640,192.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,192.93/846.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.67

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