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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.06, 1,266.36 and 536.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.06, 1,266.36 and 536.80 is: 804.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.06 : 1,266.36 = 536.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.06/1,266.36 = 536.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.06x = 1,266.36 × 536.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.06x = 679,782.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,782.05/845.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.42

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