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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.62, 1,166.85 and 535.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.62, 1,166.85 and 535.06 is: 738.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.62 : 1,166.85 = 535.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.62/1,166.85 = 535.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.62x = 1,166.85 × 535.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.62x = 624,334.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,334.76/845.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.32

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