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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.55, 1,167.11 and 610.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.55, 1,167.11 and 610.30 is: 841.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.55 : 1,167.11 = 610.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.55/1,167.11 = 610.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.55x = 1,167.11 × 610.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.55x = 712,281.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,281.40/846.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.40

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