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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.83, 1,166.67 and 680.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.83, 1,166.67 and 680.43 is: 938.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.83 : 1,166.67 = 680.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.83/1,166.67 = 680.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.83x = 1,166.67 × 680.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.83x = 793,837.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,837.27/845.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.53

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