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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.50, 1,269.07 and 569.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.50, 1,269.07 and 569.14 is: 853.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.50 : 1,269.07 = 569.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.50/1,269.07 = 569.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.50x = 1,269.07 × 569.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.50x = 722,273.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,273.90/846.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.25

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