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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.57, 1,267.68 and 586.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.57, 1,267.68 and 586.20 is: 877.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.57 : 1,267.68 = 586.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.57/1,267.68 = 586.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.57x = 1,267.68 × 586.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.57x = 743,114.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,114.02/846.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.79

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