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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.24, 1,265.63 and 584.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.24, 1,265.63 and 584.45 is: 875.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.24 : 1,265.63 = 584.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.24/1,265.63 = 584.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.24x = 1,265.63 × 584.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.24x = 739,692.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,692.95/845.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.13

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