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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.89, 1,166.57 and 625.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.89, 1,166.57 and 625.39 is: 862.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.89 : 1,166.57 = 625.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.89/1,166.57 = 625.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.89x = 1,166.57 × 625.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.89x = 729,555.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,555.38/845.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.48

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