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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.44, 1,166.16 and 495.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.44, 1,166.16 and 495.88 is: 683.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.44 : 1,166.16 = 495.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.44/1,166.16 = 495.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.44x = 1,166.16 × 495.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.44x = 578,275.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,275.42/845.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.99

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