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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.74, 1,166.75 and 491.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.74, 1,166.75 and 491.63 is: 678.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.74 : 1,166.75 = 491.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.74/1,166.75 = 491.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.74x = 1,166.75 × 491.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.74x = 573,609.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,609.30/845.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.24

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