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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.29, 1,167.85 and 492.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.29, 1,167.85 and 492.17 is: 679.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.29 : 1,167.85 = 492.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.29/1,167.85 = 492.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.29x = 1,167.85 × 492.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.29x = 574,775.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,775.51/846.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.17

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