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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.82, 1,166.34 and 625.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.82, 1,166.34 and 625.23 is: 862.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.82 : 1,166.34 = 625.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.82/1,166.34 = 625.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.82x = 1,166.34 × 625.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.82x = 729,230.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,230.76/845.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.16

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