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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.66, 1,270.60 and 522.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.66, 1,270.60 and 522.26 is: 783.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.66 : 1,270.60 = 522.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.66/1,270.60 = 522.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.66x = 1,270.60 × 522.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.66x = 663,574.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,574.59/846.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.76

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