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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.34, 1,167.03 and 649.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.34, 1,167.03 and 649.50 is: 896.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.34 : 1,167.03 = 649.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.34/1,167.03 = 649.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.34x = 1,167.03 × 649.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.34x = 757,985.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,985.99/845.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.66

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