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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.68, 1,167.15 and 531.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.68, 1,167.15 and 531.07 is: 732.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.68 : 1,167.15 = 531.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.68/1,167.15 = 531.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.68x = 1,167.15 × 531.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.68x = 619,838.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,838.35/845.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.95

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