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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.26, 1,269.76 and 538.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.26, 1,269.76 and 538.03 is: 807.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.26 : 1,269.76 = 538.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.26/1,269.76 = 538.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.26x = 1,269.76 × 538.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.26x = 683,162.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,162.62/846.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.28

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