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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.44, 1,270.26 and 682.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.44, 1,270.26 and 682.42 is: 1,024.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.44 : 1,270.26 = 682.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.44/1,270.26 = 682.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.44x = 1,270.26 × 682.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.44x = 866,850.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,850.83/846.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.11

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