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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.01, 1,165.37 and 624.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.01, 1,165.37 and 624.51 is: 861.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.01 : 1,165.37 = 624.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.01/1,165.37 = 624.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.01x = 1,165.37 × 624.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.01x = 727,782.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,782.10/845.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.27

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