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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.93, 1,166.13 and 657.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.93, 1,166.13 and 657.90 is: 909.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.93 : 1,166.13 = 657.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.93/1,166.13 = 657.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.93x = 1,166.13 × 657.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.93x = 767,196.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,196.93/843.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.08

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