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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.56, 1,166.70 and 535

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.56, 1,166.70 and 535 is: 738.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.56 : 1,166.70 = 535 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.56/1,166.70 = 535/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.56x = 1,166.70 × 535
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.56x = 624,184.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,184.50/845.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.19

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