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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.09, 1,266.41 and 628.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.09, 1,266.41 and 628.41 is: 941.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.09 : 1,266.41 = 628.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.09/1,266.41 = 628.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.09x = 1,266.41 × 628.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.09x = 795,824.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,824.71/845.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.70

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