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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.54, 1,269.82 and 573.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.54, 1,269.82 and 573.18 is: 859.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.54 : 1,269.82 = 573.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.54/1,269.82 = 573.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.54x = 1,269.82 × 573.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.54x = 727,835.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,835.43/846.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.78

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