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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.40, 1,268.67 and 538.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.40, 1,268.67 and 538.39 is: 806.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.40 : 1,268.67 = 538.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.40/1,268.67 = 538.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.40x = 1,268.67 × 538.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.40x = 683,032.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,032.90/846.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.99

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