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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.61, 1,163.06 and 679.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.61, 1,163.06 and 679.46 is: 934.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.61 : 1,163.06 = 679.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.61/1,163.06 = 679.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.61x = 1,163.06 × 679.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.61x = 790,246.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,246.08/845.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.53

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