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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.34, 1,166.34 and 530.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.34, 1,166.34 and 530.76 is: 732.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.34 : 1,166.34 = 530.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.34/1,166.34 = 530.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.34x = 1,166.34 × 530.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.34x = 619,046.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,046.62/845.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.30

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