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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.63, 1,269.95 and 359.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.63, 1,269.95 and 359.42 is: 539.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.63 : 1,269.95 = 359.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.63/1,269.95 = 359.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.63x = 1,269.95 × 359.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.63x = 456,437.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,437.28/846.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.12

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