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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.76, 1,166.82 and 530.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.76, 1,166.82 and 530.90 is: 732.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.76 : 1,166.82 = 530.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.76/1,166.82 = 530.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.76x = 1,166.82 × 530.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.76x = 619,458.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,458.90/845.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.43

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