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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.18, 1,167.36 and 492.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.18, 1,167.36 and 492.08 is: 678.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.18 : 1,167.36 = 492.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.18/1,167.36 = 492.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.18x = 1,167.36 × 492.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.18x = 574,428.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,428.67/846.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.85

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