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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.36, 1,167.30 and 535.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.36, 1,167.30 and 535.32 is: 738.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.36 : 1,167.30 = 535.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.36/1,167.30 = 535.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.36x = 1,167.30 × 535.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.36x = 624,879.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,879.04/846.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.31

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