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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.07, 1,166.19 and 472.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.07, 1,166.19 and 472.06 is: 651.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.07 : 1,166.19 = 472.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.07/1,166.19 = 472.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.07x = 1,166.19 × 472.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.07x = 550,503.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,503.46/845.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.43

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