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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.59, 1,168.02 and 584.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.59, 1,168.02 and 584.75 is: 806.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.59 : 1,168.02 = 584.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.59/1,168.02 = 584.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.59x = 1,168.02 × 584.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.59x = 683,002.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,002.62/846.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.77

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