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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.51, 1,166.00 and 550.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.51, 1,166.00 and 550.67 is: 759.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.51 : 1,166.00 = 550.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.51/1,166.00 = 550.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.51x = 1,166.00 × 550.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.51x = 642,072.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,072.64/845.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.40

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