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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.51, 1,168.69 and 548.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.51, 1,168.69 and 548.28 is: 756.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.51 : 1,168.69 = 548.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.51/1,168.69 = 548.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.51x = 1,168.69 × 548.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.51x = 640,769.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,769.35/846.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.95

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