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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.24, 1,166.70 and 495.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.24, 1,166.70 and 495.88 is: 684.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.24 : 1,166.70 = 495.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.24/1,166.70 = 495.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.24x = 1,166.70 × 495.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.24x = 578,543.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,543.20/845.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.47

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