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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.31, 1,166.67 and 705.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.31, 1,166.67 and 705.20 is: 973.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.31 : 1,166.67 = 705.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.31/1,166.67 = 705.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.31x = 1,166.67 × 705.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.31x = 822,738.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,738.60/845.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.30

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