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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.30, 1,166.40 and 513.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.30, 1,166.40 and 513.68 is: 708.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.30 : 1,166.40 = 513.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.30/1,166.40 = 513.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.30x = 1,166.40 × 513.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.30x = 599,150.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,150.52/845.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.80

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