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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.25, 1,166.18 and 650.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.25, 1,166.18 and 650.18 is: 898.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.25 : 1,166.18 = 650.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.25/1,166.18 = 650.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.25x = 1,166.18 × 650.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.25x = 758,217.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,217.83/844.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.10

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