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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.92, 1,168.98 and 610.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.92, 1,168.98 and 610.66 is: 843.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.92 : 1,168.98 = 610.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.92/1,168.98 = 610.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.92x = 1,168.98 × 610.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.92x = 713,849.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,849.33/845.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.87

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