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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.24, 1,166.33 and 513.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.24, 1,166.33 and 513.59 is: 708.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.24 : 1,166.33 = 513.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.24/1,166.33 = 513.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.24x = 1,166.33 × 513.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.24x = 599,010.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,010.88/845.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.69

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