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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.14, 1,162.35 and 679.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.14, 1,162.35 and 679.09 is: 933.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.14 : 1,162.35 = 679.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.14/1,162.35 = 679.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.14x = 1,162.35 × 679.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.14x = 789,340.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,340.26/845.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.98

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