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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.79, 1,270.19 and 585.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.79, 1,270.19 and 585.97 is: 878.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.79 : 1,270.19 = 585.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.79/1,270.19 = 585.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.79x = 1,270.19 × 585.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.79x = 744,293.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,293.23/846.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.96

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