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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.83, 1,166.90 and 514.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.83, 1,166.90 and 514.20 is: 709.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.83 : 1,166.90 = 514.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.83/1,166.90 = 514.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.83x = 1,166.90 × 514.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.83x = 600,017.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,017.41/845.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.39

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