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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.39, 1,168.55 and 552.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.39, 1,168.55 and 552.50 is: 762.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.39 : 1,168.55 = 552.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.39/1,168.55 = 552.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.39x = 1,168.55 × 552.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.39x = 645,623.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,623.88/846.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.80

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