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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.20, 1,265.16 and 536.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.20, 1,265.16 and 536.02 is: 802.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.20 : 1,265.16 = 536.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.20/1,265.16 = 536.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.20x = 1,265.16 × 536.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.20x = 678,151.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,151.06/845.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.36

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