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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.60, 1,270.08 and 499.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.60, 1,270.08 and 499.80 is: 749.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.60 : 1,270.08 = 499.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.60/1,270.08 = 499.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.60x = 1,270.08 × 499.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.60x = 634,785.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,785.98/846.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.81

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