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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.74, 1,168.70 and 551.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.74, 1,168.70 and 551.49 is: 761.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.74 : 1,168.70 = 551.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.74/1,168.70 = 551.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.74x = 1,168.70 × 551.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.74x = 644,523.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,523.61/846.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.19

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