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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.48, 1,270.80 and 571.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.48, 1,270.80 and 571.44 is: 857.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.48 : 1,270.80 = 571.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.48/1,270.80 = 571.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.48x = 1,270.80 × 571.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.48x = 726,185.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,185.95/846.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.89

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