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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.34, 1,267.58 and 498.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.34, 1,267.58 and 498.76 is: 747.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.34 : 1,267.58 = 498.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.34/1,267.58 = 498.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.34x = 1,267.58 × 498.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.34x = 632,218.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,218.20/845.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.89

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