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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.70, 1,166.72 and 550.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.70, 1,166.72 and 550.86 is: 759.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.70 : 1,166.72 = 550.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.70/1,166.72 = 550.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.70x = 1,166.72 × 550.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.70x = 642,699.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,699.38/845.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.96

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