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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.95, 1,162.35 and 645.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.95, 1,162.35 and 645.84 is: 891.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.95 : 1,162.35 = 645.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.95/1,162.35 = 645.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.95x = 1,162.35 × 645.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.95x = 750,692.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,692.12/841.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.61

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