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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.35, 1,166.12 and 495.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.35, 1,166.12 and 495.97 is: 684.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.35 : 1,166.12 = 495.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.35/1,166.12 = 495.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.35x = 1,166.12 × 495.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.35x = 578,358.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,358.06/845.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.16

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