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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.08, 1,164.99 and 550.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.08, 1,164.99 and 550.24 is: 758.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.08 : 1,164.99 = 550.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.08/1,164.99 = 550.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.08x = 1,164.99 × 550.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.08x = 641,024.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,024.10/845.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.54

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