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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.03, 1,266.94 and 382.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.03, 1,266.94 and 382.57 is: 573.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.03 : 1,266.94 = 382.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.03/1,266.94 = 382.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.03x = 1,266.94 × 382.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.03x = 484,697.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,697.67/845.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.58

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