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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.55, 1,168.23 and 637.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.55, 1,168.23 and 637.12 is: 879.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.55 : 1,168.23 = 637.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.55/1,168.23 = 637.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.55x = 1,168.23 × 637.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.55x = 744,302.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,302.70/846.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.22

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