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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845, 1,166.06 and 472

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845, 1,166.06 and 472 is: 651.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845 : 1,166.06 = 472 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845/1,166.06 = 472/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845x = 1,166.06 × 472
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845x = 550,377.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,377.96/845
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.33

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