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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.03, 1,165.91 and 513.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.03, 1,165.91 and 513.46 is: 708.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.03 : 1,165.91 = 513.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.03/1,165.91 = 513.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.03x = 1,165.91 × 513.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.03x = 598,646.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,646.52/845.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.44

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