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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.48, 1,166.72 and 546.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.48, 1,166.72 and 546.39 is: 753.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.48 : 1,166.72 = 546.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.48/1,166.72 = 546.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.48x = 1,166.72 × 546.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.48x = 637,481.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,481.41/845.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.99

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