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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.18, 1,167.50 and 551.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.18, 1,167.50 and 551.40 is: 760.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.18 : 1,167.50 = 551.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.18/1,167.50 = 551.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.18x = 1,167.50 × 551.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.18x = 643,759.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,759.50/846.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.78

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