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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.61, 1,166.34 and 583.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.61, 1,166.34 and 583.17 is: 804.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.61 : 1,166.34 = 583.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.61/1,166.34 = 583.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.61x = 1,166.34 × 583.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.61x = 680,174.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,174.50/845.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.36

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