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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.94, 1,167.50 and 649.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.94, 1,167.50 and 649.11 is: 895.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.94 : 1,167.50 = 649.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.94/1,167.50 = 649.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.94x = 1,167.50 × 649.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.94x = 757,832.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,832.68/845.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.85

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