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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.39, 1,166.36 and 491.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.39, 1,166.36 and 491.25 is: 677.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.39 : 1,166.36 = 491.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.39/1,166.36 = 491.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.39x = 1,166.36 × 491.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.39x = 572,974.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,974.35/845.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.76

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