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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.19, 1,267.80 and 382.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.19, 1,267.80 and 382.88 is: 574.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.19 : 1,267.80 = 382.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.19/1,267.80 = 382.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.19x = 1,267.80 × 382.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.19x = 485,418.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,418.43/845.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.33

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