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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.96, 1,167 and 570.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.96, 1,167 and 570.48 is: 786.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.96 : 1,167 = 570.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.96/1,167 = 570.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.96x = 1,167 × 570.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.96x = 665,750.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,750.16/846.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.05

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