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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.12, 1,167.20 and 660.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.12, 1,167.20 and 660.96 is: 912.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.12 : 1,167.20 = 660.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.12/1,167.20 = 660.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.12x = 1,167.20 × 660.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.12x = 771,472.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,472.51/845.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.86

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