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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.15, 1,268.01 and 629.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.15, 1,268.01 and 629.48 is: 943.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.15 : 1,268.01 = 629.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.15/1,268.01 = 629.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.15x = 1,268.01 × 629.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.15x = 798,180.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,180.59/846.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.31

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