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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.17, 1,265.32 and 624.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.17, 1,265.32 and 624.31 is: 934.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.17 : 1,265.32 = 624.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.17/1,265.32 = 624.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.17x = 1,265.32 × 624.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.17x = 789,951.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,951.93/845.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.67

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