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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.60, 1,267.44 and 626.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.60, 1,267.44 and 626.80 is: 938.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.60 : 1,267.44 = 626.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.60/1,267.44 = 626.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.60x = 1,267.44 × 626.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.60x = 794,431.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,431.39/846.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.38

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