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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.88, 1,167.66 and 535.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.88, 1,167.66 and 535.32 is: 738.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.88 : 1,167.66 = 535.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.88/1,167.66 = 535.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.88x = 1,167.66 × 535.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.88x = 625,071.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,071.75/845.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.96

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