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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.37, 1,166.20 and 530.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.37, 1,166.20 and 530.47 is: 731.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.37 : 1,166.20 = 530.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.37/1,166.20 = 530.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.37x = 1,166.20 × 530.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.37x = 618,634.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,634.11/845.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.79

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