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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.21, 1,167.84 and 625.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.21, 1,167.84 and 625.89 is: 863.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.21 : 1,167.84 = 625.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.21/1,167.84 = 625.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.21x = 1,167.84 × 625.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.21x = 730,939.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,939.38/846.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.78

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