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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.04, 1,266.50 and 480.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.04, 1,266.50 and 480.12 is: 719.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.04 : 1,266.50 = 480.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.04/1,266.50 = 480.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.04x = 1,266.50 × 480.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.04x = 608,071.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,071.98/845.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.58

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