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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.75, 1,167.17 and 530.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.75, 1,167.17 and 530.91 is: 732.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.75 : 1,167.17 = 530.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.75/1,167.17 = 530.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.75x = 1,167.17 × 530.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.75x = 619,659.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,659.57/845.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.68

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