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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.14, 1,166.01 and 513.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.14, 1,166.01 and 513.46 is: 708.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.14 : 1,166.01 = 513.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.14/1,166.01 = 513.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.14x = 1,166.01 × 513.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.14x = 598,699.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,699.49/845.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.40

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