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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.36, 1,165.94 and 550.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.36, 1,165.94 and 550.72 is: 759.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.36 : 1,165.94 = 550.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.36/1,165.94 = 550.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.36x = 1,165.94 × 550.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.36x = 642,106.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,106.48/845.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.57

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