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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.51, 1,167.10 and 547.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.51, 1,167.10 and 547.25 is: 754.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.51 : 1,167.10 = 547.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.51/1,167.10 = 547.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.51x = 1,167.10 × 547.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.51x = 638,688.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,688.27/846.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.50

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