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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.32, 1,166.08 and 680.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.32, 1,166.08 and 680.32 is: 939.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.32 : 1,166.08 = 680.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.32/1,166.08 = 680.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.32x = 1,166.08 × 680.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.32x = 793,307.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,307.55/844.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.58

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