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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.20, 1,267.80 and 691.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.20, 1,267.80 and 691.30 is: 1,036.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.20 : 1,267.80 = 691.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.20/1,267.80 = 691.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.20x = 1,267.80 × 691.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.20x = 876,430.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,430.14/845.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.95

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