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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.39, 1,166.63 and 649.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.39, 1,166.63 and 649.97 is: 895.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.39 : 1,166.63 = 649.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.39/1,166.63 = 649.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.39x = 1,166.63 × 649.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.39x = 758,265.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,265.42/846.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.88

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