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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.68, 1,167.24 and 514.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.68, 1,167.24 and 514.05 is: 709.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.68 : 1,167.24 = 514.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.68/1,167.24 = 514.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.68x = 1,167.24 × 514.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.68x = 600,019.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,019.72/845.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.51

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