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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.27, 1,167.35 and 535.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.27, 1,167.35 and 535.77 is: 739.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.27 : 1,167.35 = 535.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.27/1,167.35 = 535.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.27x = 1,167.35 × 535.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.27x = 625,428.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,428.43/846.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.04

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