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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.75, 1,167.65 and 551.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.75, 1,167.65 and 551.53 is: 761.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.75 : 1,167.65 = 551.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.75/1,167.65 = 551.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.75x = 1,167.65 × 551.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.75x = 644,000.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,000.39/845.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.45

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