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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.62, 1,168.08 and 680.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.62, 1,168.08 and 680.46 is: 939.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.62 : 1,168.08 = 680.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.62/1,168.08 = 680.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.62x = 1,168.08 × 680.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.62x = 794,831.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,831.72/845.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.94

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