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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.97, 1,166.06 and 513.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.97, 1,166.06 and 513.34 is: 708.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.97 : 1,166.06 = 513.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.97/1,166.06 = 513.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.97x = 1,166.06 × 513.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.97x = 598,581.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,581.68/844.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.41

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