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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.28, 1,166.40 and 495.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.28, 1,166.40 and 495.84 is: 684.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.28 : 1,166.40 = 495.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.28/1,166.40 = 495.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.28x = 1,166.40 × 495.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.28x = 578,347.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,347.78/845.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.21

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