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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.68, 1,163.03 and 655.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.68, 1,163.03 and 655.65 is: 905.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.68 : 1,163.03 = 655.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.68/1,163.03 = 655.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.68x = 1,163.03 × 655.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.68x = 762,537.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,537.34/841.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.97

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