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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.91, 1,166.54 and 566.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.91, 1,166.54 and 566.19 is: 780.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.91 : 1,166.54 = 566.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.91/1,166.54 = 566.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.91x = 1,166.54 × 566.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.91x = 660,480.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,480.45/845.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.79

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