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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.28, 1,164.96 and 612

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.28, 1,164.96 and 612 is: 843.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.28 : 1,164.96 = 612 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.28/1,164.96 = 612/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.28x = 1,164.96 × 612
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.28x = 712,955.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,955.52/845.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.45

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