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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.40, 1,266.50 and 499.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.40, 1,266.50 and 499.90 is: 748.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.40 : 1,266.50 = 499.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.40/1,266.50 = 499.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.40x = 1,266.50 × 499.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.40x = 633,123.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,123.35/846.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.02

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