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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.12, 1,270.50 and 804.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.12, 1,270.50 and 804.96 is: 1,208.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.12 : 1,270.50 = 804.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.12/1,270.50 = 804.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.12x = 1,270.50 × 804.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.12x = 1,022,701.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,022,701.68/846.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.70

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