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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.64, 1,166.64 and 513.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.64, 1,166.64 and 513.80 is: 708.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.64 : 1,166.64 = 513.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.64/1,166.64 = 513.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.64x = 1,166.64 × 513.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.64x = 599,419.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,419.63/845.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.84

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