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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.09, 1,166.11 and 550.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.09, 1,166.11 and 550.76 is: 759.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.09 : 1,166.11 = 550.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.09/1,166.11 = 550.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.09x = 1,166.11 × 550.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.09x = 642,242.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,242.63/845.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.97

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