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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.89, 1,271.51 and 436.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.89, 1,271.51 and 436.32 is: 655.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.89 : 1,271.51 = 436.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.89/1,271.51 = 436.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.89x = 1,271.51 × 436.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.89x = 554,783.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,783.06/846.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.09

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