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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.32, 1,166.22 and 513.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.32, 1,166.22 and 513.52 is: 708.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.32 : 1,166.22 = 513.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.32/1,166.22 = 513.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.32x = 1,166.22 × 513.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.32x = 598,877.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,877.29/845.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.46

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