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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.11, 1,166.37 and 513.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.11, 1,166.37 and 513.64 is: 708.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.11 : 1,166.37 = 513.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.11/1,166.37 = 513.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.11x = 1,166.37 × 513.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.11x = 599,098.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,098.15/845.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.90

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