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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.34, 1,166.38 and 513.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.34, 1,166.38 and 513.70 is: 708.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.34 : 1,166.38 = 513.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.34/1,166.38 = 513.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.34x = 1,166.38 × 513.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.34x = 599,169.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,169.41/845.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.79

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