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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.15, 1,166.33 and 513.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.15, 1,166.33 and 513.50 is: 708.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.15 : 1,166.33 = 513.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.15/1,166.33 = 513.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.15x = 1,166.33 × 513.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.15x = 598,910.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,910.46/845.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.64

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