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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.44, 1,168.19 and 649.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.44, 1,168.19 and 649.61 is: 896.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.44 : 1,168.19 = 649.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.44/1,168.19 = 649.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.44x = 1,168.19 × 649.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.44x = 758,864.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,864.66/846.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.54

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