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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.87, 1,166.59 and 713.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.87, 1,166.59 and 713.74 is: 984.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.87 : 1,166.59 = 713.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.87/1,166.59 = 713.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.87x = 1,166.59 × 713.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.87x = 832,638.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,638.38/845.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.36

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