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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.24, 1,163.82 and 646.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.24, 1,163.82 and 646.24 is: 889.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.24 : 1,163.82 = 646.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.24/1,163.82 = 646.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.24x = 1,163.82 × 646.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.24x = 752,107.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,107.04/845.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.81

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