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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.71, 1,166.90 and 491.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.71, 1,166.90 and 491.54 is: 678.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.71 : 1,166.90 = 491.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.71/1,166.90 = 491.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.71x = 1,166.90 × 491.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.71x = 573,569.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,569.73/845.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.21

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