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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.62, 1,167.33 and 551.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.62, 1,167.33 and 551.08 is: 760.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.62 : 1,167.33 = 551.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.62/1,167.33 = 551.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.62x = 1,167.33 × 551.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.62x = 643,292.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,292.22/845.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.73

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