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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.45, 1,166.86 and 547.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.45, 1,166.86 and 547.05 is: 755.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.45 : 1,166.86 = 547.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.45/1,166.86 = 547.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.45x = 1,166.86 × 547.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.45x = 638,330.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,330.76/845.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.02

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