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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.70, 1,167.22 and 531.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.70, 1,167.22 and 531.24 is: 733.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.70 : 1,167.22 = 531.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.70/1,167.22 = 531.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.70x = 1,167.22 × 531.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.70x = 620,075.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,075.31/845.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.21

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