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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.39, 1,167 and 513.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.39, 1,167 and 513.92 is: 709.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.39 : 1,167 = 513.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.39/1,167 = 513.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.39x = 1,167 × 513.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.39x = 599,738.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,738.81/845.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.43

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