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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.60, 1,166.58 and 625.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.60, 1,166.58 and 625.20 is: 861.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.60 : 1,166.58 = 625.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.60/1,166.58 = 625.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.60x = 1,166.58 × 625.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.60x = 729,345.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,345.82/846.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.50

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