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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.56, 1,166.76 and 491.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.56, 1,166.76 and 491.19 is: 677.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.56 : 1,166.76 = 491.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.56/1,166.76 = 491.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.56x = 1,166.76 × 491.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.56x = 573,095.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,095.01/845.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.77

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