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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.27, 1,166.41 and 513.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.27, 1,166.41 and 513.65 is: 708.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.27 : 1,166.41 = 513.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.27/1,166.41 = 513.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.27x = 1,166.41 × 513.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.27x = 599,126.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,126.50/845.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.80

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