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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.88, 1,166.58 and 597.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.88, 1,166.58 and 597.48 is: 824.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.88 : 1,166.58 = 597.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.88/1,166.58 = 597.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.88x = 1,166.58 × 597.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.88x = 697,008.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,008.22/845.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.00

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