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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.36, 1,265.15 and 708.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.36, 1,265.15 and 708.56 is: 1,060.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.36 : 1,265.15 = 708.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.36/1,265.15 = 708.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.36x = 1,265.15 × 708.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.36x = 896,430.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,430.13/845.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.42

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