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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.69, 1,167.63 and 648.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.69, 1,167.63 and 648.86 is: 895.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.69 : 1,167.63 = 648.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.69/1,167.63 = 648.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.69x = 1,167.63 × 648.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.69x = 757,628.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,628.40/845.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.87

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