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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.23, 1,166.60 and 491.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.23, 1,166.60 and 491.21 is: 677.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.23 : 1,166.60 = 491.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.23/1,166.60 = 491.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.23x = 1,166.60 × 491.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.23x = 573,043.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,043.13/845.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.97

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