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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.33, 1,169.07 and 681.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.33, 1,169.07 and 681.18 is: 940.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.33 : 1,169.07 = 681.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.33/1,169.07 = 681.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.33x = 1,169.07 × 681.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.33x = 796,347.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,347.10/846.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.94

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