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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.11, 1,266.28 and 709.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.11, 1,266.28 and 709.31 is: 1,061.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.11 : 1,266.28 = 709.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.11/1,266.28 = 709.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.11x = 1,266.28 × 709.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.11x = 898,176.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,176.96/846.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.54

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