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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.84, 1,167.68 and 656.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.84, 1,167.68 and 656.37 is: 906.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.84 : 1,167.68 = 656.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.84/1,167.68 = 656.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.84x = 1,167.68 × 656.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.84x = 766,431.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,431.76/845.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.12

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