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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.01, 1,166.27 and 530.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.01, 1,166.27 and 530.56 is: 732.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.01 : 1,166.27 = 530.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.01/1,166.27 = 530.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.01x = 1,166.27 × 530.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.01x = 618,770.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,770.38/845.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.26

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