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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.13, 1,166.28 and 495.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.13, 1,166.28 and 495.82 is: 684.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.13 : 1,166.28 = 495.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.13/1,166.28 = 495.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.13x = 1,166.28 × 495.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.13x = 578,264.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,264.95/845.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.23

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