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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.90, 1,166.29 and 646.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.90, 1,166.29 and 646.98 is: 892.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.90 : 1,166.29 = 646.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.90/1,166.29 = 646.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.90x = 1,166.29 × 646.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.90x = 754,563.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,563.07/845.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.02

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