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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.41, 1,268.98 and 571.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.41, 1,268.98 and 571.73 is: 857.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.41 : 1,268.98 = 571.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.41/1,268.98 = 571.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.41x = 1,268.98 × 571.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.41x = 725,506.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,506.16/846.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.16

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