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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.16, 1,167.02 and 635.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.16, 1,167.02 and 635.72 is: 877.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.16 : 1,167.02 = 635.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.16/1,167.02 = 635.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.16x = 1,167.02 × 635.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.16x = 741,897.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,897.95/845.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.82

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