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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.68, 1,169.94 and 660.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.68, 1,169.94 and 660.64 is: 912.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.68 : 1,169.94 = 660.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.68/1,169.94 = 660.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.68x = 1,169.94 × 660.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.68x = 772,909.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,909.16/846.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.87

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