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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.92, 1,167.24 and 472.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.92, 1,167.24 and 472.90 is: 652.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.92 : 1,167.24 = 472.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.92/1,167.24 = 472.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.92x = 1,167.24 × 472.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.92x = 551,987.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,987.80/845.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.53

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