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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.07, 1,165.76 and 546.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.07, 1,165.76 and 546.21 is: 753.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.07 : 1,165.76 = 546.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.07/1,165.76 = 546.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.07x = 1,165.76 × 546.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.07x = 636,749.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,749.09/845.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.49

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