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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846, 1,166.04 and 758.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846, 1,166.04 and 758.88 is: 1,045.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846 : 1,166.04 = 758.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846/1,166.04 = 758.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846x = 1,166.04 × 758.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846x = 884,884.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,884.44/846
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.96

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