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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.98, 1,169.24 and 657.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.98, 1,169.24 and 657.50 is: 907.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.98 : 1,169.24 = 657.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.98/1,169.24 = 657.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.98x = 1,169.24 × 657.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.98x = 768,775.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,775.30/846.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.67

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