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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.60, 1,166.94 and 597.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.60, 1,166.94 and 597.35 is: 824.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.60 : 1,166.94 = 597.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.60/1,166.94 = 597.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.60x = 1,166.94 × 597.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.60x = 697,074.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,074.53/845.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.36

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