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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.36, 1,167.96 and 492.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.36, 1,167.96 and 492.12 is: 679.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.36 : 1,167.96 = 492.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.36/1,167.96 = 492.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.36x = 1,167.96 × 492.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.36x = 574,776.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,776.48/846.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.12

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