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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.30, 1,265.51 and 624.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.30, 1,265.51 and 624.44 is: 934.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.30 : 1,265.51 = 624.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.30/1,265.51 = 624.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.30x = 1,265.51 × 624.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.30x = 790,227.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,227.18/845.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.85

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