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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.36, 1,267.92 and 681.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.36, 1,267.92 and 681.66 is: 1,021.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.36 : 1,267.92 = 681.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.36/1,267.92 = 681.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.36x = 1,267.92 × 681.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.36x = 864,290.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,290.35/846.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.19

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