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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.18, 1,267.16 and 570.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.18, 1,267.16 and 570.59 is: 855.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.18 : 1,267.16 = 570.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.18/1,267.16 = 570.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.18x = 1,267.16 × 570.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.18x = 723,019.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,019.64/845.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.47

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