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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.41, 1,167.80 and 766.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.41, 1,167.80 and 766.81 is: 1,059.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.41 : 1,167.80 = 766.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.41/1,167.80 = 766.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.41x = 1,167.80 × 766.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.41x = 895,480.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,480.72/845.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.23

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