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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.10, 1,168.04 and 656.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.10, 1,168.04 and 656.62 is: 906.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.10 : 1,168.04 = 656.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.10/1,168.04 = 656.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.10x = 1,168.04 × 656.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.10x = 766,955.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,955.14/846.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.46

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