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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.32, 1,265.52 and 597.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.32, 1,265.52 and 597.64 is: 894.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.32 : 1,265.52 = 597.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.32/1,265.52 = 597.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.32x = 1,265.52 × 597.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.32x = 756,325.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,325.37/845.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.72

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