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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.50, 1,166.88 and 551.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.50, 1,166.88 and 551.56 is: 761.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.50 : 1,166.88 = 551.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.50/1,166.88 = 551.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.50x = 1,166.88 × 551.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.50x = 643,604.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,604.33/845.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.21

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