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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.37, 1,165.89 and 713.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.37, 1,165.89 and 713.24 is: 983.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.37 : 1,165.89 = 713.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.37/1,165.89 = 713.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.37x = 1,165.89 × 713.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.37x = 831,560.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,560.60/845.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.66

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