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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.64, 1,165.59 and 649.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.64, 1,165.59 and 649.22 is: 894.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.64 : 1,165.59 = 649.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.64/1,165.59 = 649.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.64x = 1,165.59 × 649.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.64x = 756,718.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,718.51/845.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.85

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