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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.08, 1,166.61 and 530.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.08, 1,166.61 and 530.50 is: 732.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.08 : 1,166.61 = 530.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.08/1,166.61 = 530.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.08x = 1,166.61 × 530.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.08x = 618,886.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,886.61/845.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.34

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