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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.18, 1,166.46 and 530.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.18, 1,166.46 and 530.58 is: 732.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.18 : 1,166.46 = 530.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.18/1,166.46 = 530.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.18x = 1,166.46 × 530.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.18x = 618,900.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,900.35/845.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.27

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