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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.52, 1,166.25 and 657.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.52, 1,166.25 and 657.41 is: 907.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.52 : 1,166.25 = 657.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.52/1,166.25 = 657.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.52x = 1,166.25 × 657.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.52x = 766,698.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,698.58/844.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.86

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