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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.44, 1,165.98 and 550.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.44, 1,165.98 and 550.60 is: 759.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.44 : 1,165.98 = 550.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.44/1,165.98 = 550.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.44x = 1,165.98 × 550.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.44x = 641,988.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,988.59/845.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.35

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