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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.65, 1,270.26 and 605.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.65, 1,270.26 and 605.06 is: 907.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.65 : 1,270.26 = 605.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.65/1,270.26 = 605.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.65x = 1,270.26 × 605.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.65x = 768,577.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,577.16/846.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.79

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