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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.36, 1,165.96 and 495.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.36, 1,165.96 and 495.76 is: 683.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.36 : 1,165.96 = 495.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.36/1,165.96 = 495.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.36x = 1,165.96 × 495.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.36x = 578,036.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,036.33/845.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.78

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