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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.04, 1,165.80 and 530.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.04, 1,165.80 and 530.25 is: 731.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.04 : 1,165.80 = 530.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.04/1,165.80 = 530.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.04x = 1,165.80 × 530.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.04x = 618,165.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,165.45/845.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.52

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