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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.43, 1,269.61 and 359.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.43, 1,269.61 and 359.17 is: 538.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.43 : 1,269.61 = 359.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.43/1,269.61 = 359.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.43x = 1,269.61 × 359.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.43x = 456,005.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,005.82/846.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.74

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