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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.60, 1,166.90 and 624.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.60, 1,166.90 and 624.47 is: 861.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.60 : 1,166.90 = 624.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.60/1,166.90 = 624.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.60x = 1,166.90 × 624.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.60x = 728,693.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,693.84/845.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.75

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