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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.84, 1,265.91 and 652.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.84, 1,265.91 and 652.44 is: 975.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.84 : 1,265.91 = 652.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.84/1,265.91 = 652.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.84x = 1,265.91 × 652.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.84x = 825,930.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,930.32/846.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.31

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