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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.02, 1,168.32 and 658.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.02, 1,168.32 and 658.90 is: 909.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.02 : 1,168.32 = 658.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.02/1,168.32 = 658.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.02x = 1,168.32 × 658.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.02x = 769,806.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,806.05/846.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.91

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