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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.37, 1,166.40 and 530.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.37, 1,166.40 and 530.69 is: 732.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.37 : 1,166.40 = 530.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.37/1,166.40 = 530.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.37x = 1,166.40 × 530.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.37x = 618,990.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,990.98/845.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.21

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