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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.16, 1,267.56 and 382.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.16, 1,267.56 and 382.68 is: 573.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.16 : 1,267.56 = 382.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.16/1,267.56 = 382.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.16x = 1,267.56 × 382.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.16x = 485,069.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,069.86/845.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.94

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