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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.10, 1,265.67 and 730.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.10, 1,265.67 and 730.80 is: 1,094.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.10 : 1,265.67 = 730.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.10/1,265.67 = 730.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.10x = 1,265.67 × 730.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.10x = 924,951.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,951.64/845.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.49

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