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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.72, 1,268.40 and 557.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.72, 1,268.40 and 557.28 is: 834.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.72 : 1,268.40 = 557.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.72/1,268.40 = 557.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.72x = 1,268.40 × 557.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.72x = 706,853.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,853.95/846.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.81

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