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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.68, 1,175.09 and 836.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.68, 1,175.09 and 836.68 is: 1,162.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.68 : 1,175.09 = 836.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.68/1,175.09 = 836.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.68x = 1,175.09 × 836.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.68x = 983,174.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,174.30/845.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.58

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