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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.13, 1,167.64 and 492.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.13, 1,167.64 and 492.16 is: 679.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.13 : 1,167.64 = 492.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.13/1,167.64 = 492.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.13x = 1,167.64 × 492.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.13x = 574,670.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,670.05/846.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.17

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