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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.18, 1,268.25 and 599.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.18, 1,268.25 and 599.00 is: 897.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.18 : 1,268.25 = 599.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.18/1,268.25 = 599.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.18x = 1,268.25 × 599.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.18x = 759,684.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,684.92/846.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.78

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