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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.19, 1,264.60 and 498.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.19, 1,264.60 and 498.71 is: 746.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.19 : 1,264.60 = 498.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.19/1,264.60 = 498.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.19x = 1,264.60 × 498.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.19x = 630,669.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,669.65/845.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.19

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