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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.15, 1,268.01 and 603.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.15, 1,268.01 and 603.56 is: 905.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.15 : 1,268.01 = 603.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.15/1,268.01 = 603.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.15x = 1,268.01 × 603.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.15x = 765,313.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,313.78/845.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.54

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