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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.46, 1,167.24 and 658.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.46, 1,167.24 and 658.50 is: 909.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.46 : 1,167.24 = 658.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.46/1,167.24 = 658.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.46x = 1,167.24 × 658.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.46x = 768,627.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,627.54/845.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.12

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