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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.22, 1,171.37 and 833.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.22, 1,171.37 and 833.48 is: 1,155.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.22 : 1,171.37 = 833.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.22/1,171.37 = 833.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.22x = 1,171.37 × 833.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.22x = 976,313.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,313.47/845.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.10

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