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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.27, 1,267.95 and 760.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.27, 1,267.95 and 760.67 is: 1,139.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.27 : 1,267.95 = 760.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.27/1,267.95 = 760.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.27x = 1,267.95 × 760.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.27x = 964,496.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,496.60/846.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.70

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