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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.02, 1,266.27 and 612.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.02, 1,266.27 and 612.55 is: 917.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.02 : 1,266.27 = 612.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.02/1,266.27 = 612.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.02x = 1,266.27 × 612.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.02x = 775,653.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,653.69/845.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.91

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