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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.86, 1,166.94 and 514.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.86, 1,166.94 and 514.12 is: 709.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.86 : 1,166.94 = 514.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.86/1,166.94 = 514.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.86x = 1,166.94 × 514.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.86x = 599,947.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,947.19/845.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.27

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