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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845, 1,166.30 and 530.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845, 1,166.30 and 530.32 is: 731.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845 : 1,166.30 = 530.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845/1,166.30 = 530.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845x = 1,166.30 × 530.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845x = 618,512.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,512.22/845
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.97

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