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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.98, 1,167.86 and 656.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.98, 1,167.86 and 656.50 is: 906.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.98 : 1,167.86 = 656.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.98/1,167.86 = 656.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.98x = 1,167.86 × 656.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.98x = 766,700.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,700.09/845.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.29

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