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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.30, 1,164.24 and 657.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.30, 1,164.24 and 657.46 is: 906.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.30 : 1,164.24 = 657.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.30/1,164.24 = 657.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.30x = 1,164.24 × 657.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.30x = 765,441.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,441.23/844.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.60

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