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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.10, 1,165.77 and 534.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.10, 1,165.77 and 534.78 is: 737.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.10 : 1,165.77 = 534.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.10/1,165.77 = 534.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.10x = 1,165.77 × 534.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.10x = 623,430.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,430.48/845.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.70

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