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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.40, 1,164.78 and 582.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.40, 1,164.78 and 582.96 is: 803.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.40 : 1,164.78 = 582.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.40/1,164.78 = 582.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.40x = 1,164.78 × 582.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.40x = 679,020.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,020.15/845.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.19

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