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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.93, 1,271 and 500.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.93, 1,271 and 500.05 is: 750.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.93 : 1,271 = 500.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.93/1,271 = 500.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.93x = 1,271 × 500.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.93x = 635,563.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,563.55/846.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.43

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