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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.71, 1,167.10 and 530.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.71, 1,167.10 and 530.94 is: 732.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.71 : 1,167.10 = 530.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.71/1,167.10 = 530.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.71x = 1,167.10 × 530.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.71x = 619,660.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,660.07/845.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.71

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