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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.83, 1,270.25 and 359.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.83, 1,270.25 and 359.56 is: 539.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.83 : 1,270.25 = 359.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.83/1,270.25 = 359.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.83x = 1,270.25 × 359.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.83x = 456,731.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,731.09/846.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.34

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