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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.24, 1,270.44 and 558.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.24, 1,270.44 and 558.42 is: 838.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.24 : 1,270.44 = 558.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.24/1,270.44 = 558.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.24x = 1,270.44 × 558.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.24x = 709,439.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,439.10/846.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.34

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