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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.73, 1,166.88 and 514.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.73, 1,166.88 and 514.32 is: 709.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.73 : 1,166.88 = 514.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.73/1,166.88 = 514.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.73x = 1,166.88 × 514.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.73x = 600,149.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,149.72/845.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.62

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