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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.28, 1,167.07 and 547.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.28, 1,167.07 and 547.25 is: 755.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.28 : 1,167.07 = 547.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.28/1,167.07 = 547.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.28x = 1,167.07 × 547.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.28x = 638,679.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,679.06/845.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.58

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