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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.94, 1,166.61 and 550.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.94, 1,166.61 and 550.89 is: 759.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.94 : 1,166.61 = 550.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.94/1,166.61 = 550.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.94x = 1,166.61 × 550.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.94x = 642,673.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,673.78/845.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.72

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