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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.79, 1,167.82 and 552.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.79, 1,167.82 and 552.49 is: 761.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.79 : 1,167.82 = 552.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.79/1,167.82 = 552.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.79x = 1,167.82 × 552.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.79x = 645,208.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,208.87/846.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.95

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