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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.80, 1,167.14 and 472.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.80, 1,167.14 and 472.76 is: 652.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.80 : 1,167.14 = 472.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.80/1,167.14 = 472.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.80x = 1,167.14 × 472.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.80x = 551,777.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,777.11/845.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.37

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