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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.34, 1,166.76 and 496.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.34, 1,166.76 and 496.08 is: 684.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.34 : 1,166.76 = 496.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.34/1,166.76 = 496.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.34x = 1,166.76 × 496.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.34x = 578,806.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,806.30/845.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.70

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