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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.62, 1,167.45 and 535.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.62, 1,167.45 and 535.54 is: 739.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.62 : 1,167.45 = 535.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.62/1,167.45 = 535.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.62x = 1,167.45 × 535.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.62x = 625,216.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,216.17/845.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.36

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