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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.33, 1,167.69 and 680.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.33, 1,167.69 and 680.18 is: 939.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.33 : 1,167.69 = 680.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.33/1,167.69 = 680.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.33x = 1,167.69 × 680.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.33x = 794,233.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,233.55/845.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.55

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