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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.45, 1,268.06 and 571.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.45, 1,268.06 and 571.19 is: 855.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.45 : 1,268.06 = 571.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.45/1,268.06 = 571.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.45x = 1,268.06 × 571.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.45x = 724,294.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,294.00/846.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.68

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