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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.90, 1,267.38 and 554.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.90, 1,267.38 and 554.22 is: 829.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.90 : 1,267.38 = 554.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.90/1,267.38 = 554.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.90x = 1,267.38 × 554.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.90x = 702,407.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,407.34/846.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.39

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