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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.39, 1,167.36 and 566.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.39, 1,167.36 and 566.54 is: 781.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.39 : 1,167.36 = 566.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.39/1,167.36 = 566.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.39x = 1,167.36 × 566.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.39x = 661,350.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,350.30/846.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.38

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