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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.83, 1,270.34 and 359.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.83, 1,270.34 and 359.82 is: 539.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.83 : 1,270.34 = 359.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.83/1,270.34 = 359.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.83x = 1,270.34 × 359.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.83x = 457,091.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,091.94/846.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.77

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