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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.64, 1,168.50 and 584.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.64, 1,168.50 and 584.44 is: 806.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.64 : 1,168.50 = 584.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.64/1,168.50 = 584.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.64x = 1,168.50 × 584.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.64x = 682,918.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,918.14/846.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.62

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