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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.73, 1,167.08 and 491.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.73, 1,167.08 and 491.63 is: 678.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.73 : 1,167.08 = 491.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.73/1,167.08 = 491.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.73x = 1,167.08 × 491.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.73x = 573,763.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,763.25/845.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.42

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