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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.96, 1,167.12 and 649.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.96, 1,167.12 and 649.12 is: 896.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.96 : 1,167.12 = 649.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.96/1,167.12 = 649.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.96x = 1,167.12 × 649.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.96x = 757,600.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,600.93/844.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.61

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