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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.93, 1,166.64 and 705.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.93, 1,166.64 and 705.66 is: 973.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.93 : 1,166.64 = 705.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.93/1,166.64 = 705.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.93x = 1,166.64 × 705.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.93x = 823,251.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,251.18/845.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.20

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