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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.80, 1,167.19 and 491.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.80, 1,167.19 and 491.79 is: 678.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.80 : 1,167.19 = 491.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.80/1,167.19 = 491.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.80x = 1,167.19 × 491.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.80x = 574,012.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,012.37/845.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.66

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