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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.96, 1,168.06 and 551.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.96, 1,168.06 and 551.40 is: 761.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.96 : 1,168.06 = 551.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.96/1,168.06 = 551.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.96x = 1,168.06 × 551.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.96x = 644,068.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,068.28/845.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.35

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