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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.30, 1,162.86 and 656.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.30, 1,162.86 and 656.46 is: 905.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.30 : 1,162.86 = 656.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.30/1,162.86 = 656.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.30x = 1,162.86 × 656.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.30x = 763,371.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,371.08/843.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.22

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