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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.64, 1,269.96 and 558.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.64, 1,269.96 and 558.01 is: 837.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.64 : 1,269.96 = 558.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.64/1,269.96 = 558.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.64x = 1,269.96 × 558.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.64x = 708,650.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,650.38/846.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.02

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