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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.75, 1,267.68 and 554.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.75, 1,267.68 and 554.56 is: 830.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.75 : 1,267.68 = 554.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.75/1,267.68 = 554.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.75x = 1,267.68 × 554.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.75x = 703,004.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,004.62/846.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.24

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