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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.08, 1,267.32 and 499.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.08, 1,267.32 and 499.04 is: 747.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.08 : 1,267.32 = 499.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.08/1,267.32 = 499.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.08x = 1,267.32 × 499.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.08x = 632,443.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,443.37/846.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.50

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