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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.62, 1,167.54 and 562.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.62, 1,167.54 and 562.54 is: 775.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.62 : 1,167.54 = 562.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.62/1,167.54 = 562.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.62x = 1,167.54 × 562.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.62x = 656,787.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,787.95/846.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.78

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