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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.63, 1,166.96 and 513.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.63, 1,166.96 and 513.99 is: 709.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.63 : 1,166.96 = 513.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.63/1,166.96 = 513.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.63x = 1,166.96 × 513.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.63x = 599,807.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,807.06/845.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.31

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