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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.56, 1,366.70 and 846.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.56, 1,366.70 and 846.98 is: 1,264.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.56 : 1,366.70 = 846.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.56/1,366.70 = 846.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.56x = 1,366.70 × 846.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.56x = 1,157,567.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157,567.57/915.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.33

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