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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.70, 1,161.84 and 656.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.70, 1,161.84 and 656.88 is: 904.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.70 : 1,161.84 = 656.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.70/1,161.84 = 656.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.70x = 1,161.84 × 656.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.70x = 763,187.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,187.57/843.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.57

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