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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.37, 1,166.50 and 491.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.37, 1,166.50 and 491.24 is: 677.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.37 : 1,166.50 = 491.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.37/1,166.50 = 491.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.37x = 1,166.50 × 491.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.37x = 573,031.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,031.46/845.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.85

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