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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.15, 1,265.81 and 584.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.15, 1,265.81 and 584.60 is: 875.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.15 : 1,265.81 = 584.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.15/1,265.81 = 584.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.15x = 1,265.81 × 584.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.15x = 739,983.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,983.27/845.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.57

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