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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.46, 1,270.77 and 719.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.46, 1,270.77 and 719.02 is: 1,079.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.46 : 1,270.77 = 719.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.46/1,270.77 = 719.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.46x = 1,270.77 × 719.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.46x = 913,709.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,709.05/846.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.45

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