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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.16, 1,165.22 and 620.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.16, 1,165.22 and 620.38 is: 855.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.16 : 1,165.22 = 620.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.16/1,165.22 = 620.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.16x = 1,165.22 × 620.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.16x = 722,876.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,876.08/845.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.32

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