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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.16, 1,266.66 and 683.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.16, 1,266.66 and 683.16 is: 1,023.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.16 : 1,266.66 = 683.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.16/1,266.66 = 683.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.16x = 1,266.66 × 683.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.16x = 865,331.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,331.45/845.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.87

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