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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.07, 1,165.44 and 530.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.07, 1,165.44 and 530.36 is: 731.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.07 : 1,165.44 = 530.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.07/1,165.44 = 530.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.07x = 1,165.44 × 530.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.07x = 618,103.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,103.68/845.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.43

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