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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.16, 1,265.91 and 570.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.16, 1,265.91 and 570.03 is: 853.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.16 : 1,265.91 = 570.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.16/1,265.91 = 570.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.16x = 1,265.91 × 570.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.16x = 721,606.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,606.68/845.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.81

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