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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.37, 1,167.21 and 650.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.37, 1,167.21 and 650.16 is: 897.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.37 : 1,167.21 = 650.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.37/1,167.21 = 650.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.37x = 1,167.21 × 650.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.37x = 758,873.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,873.25/845.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.68

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