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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.68, 1,166.52 and 535.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.68, 1,166.52 and 535.36 is: 738.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.68 : 1,166.52 = 535.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.68/1,166.52 = 535.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.68x = 1,166.52 × 535.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.68x = 624,508.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,508.15/845.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.47

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