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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.07, 1,166.48 and 495.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.07, 1,166.48 and 495.75 is: 684.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.07 : 1,166.48 = 495.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.07/1,166.48 = 495.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.07x = 1,166.48 × 495.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.07x = 578,279.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,279.98/845.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.30

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