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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.99, 1,270.76 and 435.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.99, 1,270.76 and 435.69 is: 653.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.99 : 1,270.76 = 435.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.99/1,270.76 = 435.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.99x = 1,270.76 × 435.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.99x = 553,655.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,655.25/846.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.67

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