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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.50, 1,166.84 and 496.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.50, 1,166.84 and 496.30 is: 684.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.50 : 1,166.84 = 496.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.50/1,166.84 = 496.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.50x = 1,166.84 × 496.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.50x = 579,100.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,100.21/845.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.92

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