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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.93, 1,167.30 and 496.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.93, 1,167.30 and 496.55 is: 685.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.93 : 1,167.30 = 496.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.93/1,167.30 = 496.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.93x = 1,167.30 × 496.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.93x = 579,622.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,622.82/845.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.19

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