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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.52, 1,167.58 and 689.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.52, 1,167.58 and 689.15 is: 950.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.52 : 1,167.58 = 689.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.52/1,167.58 = 689.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.52x = 1,167.58 × 689.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.52x = 804,637.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,637.76/846.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.52

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