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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.52, 1,169.04 and 551.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.52, 1,169.04 and 551.68 is: 761.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.52 : 1,169.04 = 551.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.52/1,169.04 = 551.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.52x = 1,169.04 × 551.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.52x = 644,935.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,935.99/846.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.87

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