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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.24, 1,269.88 and 481.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.24, 1,269.88 and 481.72 is: 722.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.24 : 1,269.88 = 481.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.24/1,269.88 = 481.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.24x = 1,269.88 × 481.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.24x = 611,726.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,726.59/846.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.88

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