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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.04, 1,165.95 and 495.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.04, 1,165.95 and 495.66 is: 683.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.04 : 1,165.95 = 495.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.04/1,165.95 = 495.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.04x = 1,165.95 × 495.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.04x = 577,914.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,914.78/845.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.89

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