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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.46, 1,166.38 and 530.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.46, 1,166.38 and 530.62 is: 732.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.46 : 1,166.38 = 530.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.46/1,166.38 = 530.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.46x = 1,166.38 × 530.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.46x = 618,903.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,903.49/845.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.03

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