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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.04, 1,166.35 and 513.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.04, 1,166.35 and 513.39 is: 708.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.04 : 1,166.35 = 513.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.04/1,166.35 = 513.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.04x = 1,166.35 × 513.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.04x = 598,792.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,792.43/845.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.60

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