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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.17, 1,166.13 and 513.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.17, 1,166.13 and 513.54 is: 708.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.17 : 1,166.13 = 513.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.17/1,166.13 = 513.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.17x = 1,166.13 × 513.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.17x = 598,854.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,854.40/845.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.56

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