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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.44, 1,167.28 and 530.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.44, 1,167.28 and 530.82 is: 732.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.44 : 1,167.28 = 530.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.44/1,167.28 = 530.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.44x = 1,167.28 × 530.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.44x = 619,614.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,614.24/845.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.89

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