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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.89, 1,168.04 and 611.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.89, 1,168.04 and 611.71 is: 843.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.89 : 1,168.04 = 611.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.89/1,168.04 = 611.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.89x = 1,168.04 × 611.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.89x = 714,498.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,498.06/846.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.68

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