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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.74, 1,166.46 and 659.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.74, 1,166.46 and 659.90 is: 909.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.74 : 1,166.46 = 659.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.74/1,166.46 = 659.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.74x = 1,166.46 × 659.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.74x = 769,746.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,746.95/846.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.07

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