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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.87, 1,167.09 and 491.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.87, 1,167.09 and 491.85 is: 678.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.87 : 1,167.09 = 491.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.87/1,167.09 = 491.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.87x = 1,167.09 × 491.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.87x = 574,033.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,033.22/845.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.63

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