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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.03, 1,166.20 and 490.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.03, 1,166.20 and 490.96 is: 677.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.03 : 1,166.20 = 490.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.03/1,166.20 = 490.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.03x = 1,166.20 × 490.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.03x = 572,557.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,557.78/845.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.56

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