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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.10, 1,267.32 and 498.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.10, 1,267.32 and 498.51 is: 747.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.10 : 1,267.32 = 498.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.10/1,267.32 = 498.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.10x = 1,267.32 × 498.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.10x = 631,771.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,771.69/845.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.57

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