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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.37, 1,167.78 and 531.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.37, 1,167.78 and 531.69 is: 733.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.37 : 1,167.78 = 531.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.37/1,167.78 = 531.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.37x = 1,167.78 × 531.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.37x = 620,896.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,896.95/846.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.60

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