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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.64, 1,167.06 and 606.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.64, 1,167.06 and 606.18 is: 836.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.64 : 1,167.06 = 606.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.64/1,167.06 = 606.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.64x = 1,167.06 × 606.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.64x = 707,448.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,448.43/845.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.58

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