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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.09, 1,267.67 and 612.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.09, 1,267.67 and 612.88 is: 919.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.09 : 1,267.67 = 612.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.09/1,267.67 = 612.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.09x = 1,267.67 × 612.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.09x = 776,924.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,924.51/845.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.33

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