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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.04, 1,166.16 and 495.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.04, 1,166.16 and 495.90 is: 684.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.04 : 1,166.16 = 495.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.04/1,166.16 = 495.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.04x = 1,166.16 × 495.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.04x = 578,298.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,298.74/845.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.34

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