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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.81, 1,167.35 and 531.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.81, 1,167.35 and 531.12 is: 733.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.81 : 1,167.35 = 531.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.81/1,167.35 = 531.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.81x = 1,167.35 × 531.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.81x = 619,995.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,995.77/845.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.02

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