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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.18, 1,166.16 and 534.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.18, 1,166.16 and 534.50 is: 737.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.18 : 1,166.16 = 534.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.18/1,166.16 = 534.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.18x = 1,166.16 × 534.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.18x = 623,312.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,312.52/845.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.49

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