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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.35, 1,166.02 and 734.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.35, 1,166.02 and 734.64 is: 1,013.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.35 : 1,166.02 = 734.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.35/1,166.02 = 734.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.35x = 1,166.02 × 734.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.35x = 856,604.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,604.93/845.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.31

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