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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.30, 1,166.64 and 551

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.30, 1,166.64 and 551 is: 760.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.30 : 1,166.64 = 551 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.30/1,166.64 = 551/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.30x = 1,166.64 × 551
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.30x = 642,818.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,818.64/845.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.46

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