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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.57, 1,166.74 and 472.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.57, 1,166.74 and 472.55 is: 652.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.57 : 1,166.74 = 472.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.57/1,166.74 = 472.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.57x = 1,166.74 × 472.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.57x = 551,344.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,344.53/845.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.04

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