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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.95, 1,168.45 and 552.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.95, 1,168.45 and 552.11 is: 761.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.95 : 1,168.45 = 552.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.95/1,168.45 = 552.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.95x = 1,168.45 × 552.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.95x = 645,112.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,112.93/846.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.69

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