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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.45, 1,166.86 and 530.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.45, 1,166.86 and 530.99 is: 732.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.45 : 1,166.86 = 530.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.45/1,166.86 = 530.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.45x = 1,166.86 × 530.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.45x = 619,590.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,590.99/845.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.85

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