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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.16, 1,265.40 and 553.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.16, 1,265.40 and 553.02 is: 828.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.16 : 1,265.40 = 553.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.16/1,265.40 = 553.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.16x = 1,265.40 × 553.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.16x = 699,791.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,791.51/845.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.00

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