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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.87, 1,269.53 and 407.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.87, 1,269.53 and 407.85 is: 611.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.87 : 1,269.53 = 407.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.87/1,269.53 = 407.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.87x = 1,269.53 × 407.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.87x = 517,777.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,777.81/846.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.40

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