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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.36, 1,168.08 and 650.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.36, 1,168.08 and 650.55 is: 898.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.36 : 1,168.08 = 650.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.36/1,168.08 = 650.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.36x = 1,168.08 × 650.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.36x = 759,899.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,899.80/845.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.91

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