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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.74, 1,270.44 and 359.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.74, 1,270.44 and 359.79 is: 539.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.74 : 1,270.44 = 359.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.74/1,270.44 = 359.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.74x = 1,270.44 × 359.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.74x = 457,091.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,091.61/846.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.83

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