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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.11, 1,266.99 and 554.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.11, 1,266.99 and 554.42 is: 831.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.11 : 1,266.99 = 554.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.11/1,266.99 = 554.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.11x = 1,266.99 × 554.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.11x = 702,440.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,440.04/845.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.19

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