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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.50, 1,270.13 and 538.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.50, 1,270.13 and 538.28 is: 807.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.50 : 1,270.13 = 538.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.50/1,270.13 = 538.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.50x = 1,270.13 × 538.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.50x = 683,680.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,680.57/846.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.65

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