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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.45, 1,167.62 and 610.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.45, 1,167.62 and 610.13 is: 841.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.45 : 1,167.62 = 610.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.45/1,167.62 = 610.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.45x = 1,167.62 × 610.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.45x = 712,399.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,399.86/846.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.63

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