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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.11, 1,264.78 and 708.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.11, 1,264.78 and 708.31 is: 1,060.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.11 : 1,264.78 = 708.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.11/1,264.78 = 708.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.11x = 1,264.78 × 708.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.11x = 895,846.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,846.46/845.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.04

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