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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.74, 1,167.16 and 472.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.74, 1,167.16 and 472.76 is: 652.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.74 : 1,167.16 = 472.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.74/1,167.16 = 472.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.74x = 1,167.16 × 472.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.74x = 551,786.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,786.56/845.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.43

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