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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.41, 1,167.40 and 707.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.41, 1,167.40 and 707.02 is: 976.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.41 : 1,167.40 = 707.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.41/1,167.40 = 707.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.41x = 1,167.40 × 707.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.41x = 825,368.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,368.24/845.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.29

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