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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.61, 1,167.74 and 799.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.61, 1,167.74 and 799.59 is: 1,104.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.61 : 1,167.74 = 799.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.61/1,167.74 = 799.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.61x = 1,167.74 × 799.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.61x = 933,707.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,707.39/845.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.19

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