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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.45, 1,161.05 and 646.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.45, 1,161.05 and 646.43 is: 890.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.45 : 1,161.05 = 646.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.45/1,161.05 = 646.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.45x = 1,161.05 × 646.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.45x = 750,528.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,528.51/842.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.89

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