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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.61, 1,164.43 and 680.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.61, 1,164.43 and 680.46 is: 935.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.61 : 1,164.43 = 680.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.61/1,164.43 = 680.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.61x = 1,164.43 × 680.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.61x = 792,348.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,348.04/846.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.91

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