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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.18, 1,266.84 and 629.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.18, 1,266.84 and 629.10 is: 941.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.18 : 1,266.84 = 629.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.18/1,266.84 = 629.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.18x = 1,266.84 × 629.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.18x = 796,969.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,969.04/846.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.84

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