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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.52, 1,166.85 and 658.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.52, 1,166.85 and 658.95 is: 909.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.52 : 1,166.85 = 658.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.52/1,166.85 = 658.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.52x = 1,166.85 × 658.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.52x = 768,895.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,895.81/845.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.38

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