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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.30, 1,168.00 and 650.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.30, 1,168.00 and 650.49 is: 898.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.30 : 1,168.00 = 650.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.30/1,168.00 = 650.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.30x = 1,168.00 × 650.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.30x = 759,770.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,770.69/845.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.82

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