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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.05, 1,166.48 and 647.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.05, 1,166.48 and 647.12 is: 892.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.05 : 1,166.48 = 647.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.05/1,166.48 = 647.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.05x = 1,166.48 × 647.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.05x = 754,852.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,852.54/846.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.21

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