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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.54, 1,167.67 and 550.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.54, 1,167.67 and 550.97 is: 760.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.54 : 1,167.67 = 550.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.54/1,167.67 = 550.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.54x = 1,167.67 × 550.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.54x = 643,347.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,347.27/845.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.87

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