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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.38, 1,268.72 and 587.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.38, 1,268.72 and 587.19 is: 881.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.38 : 1,268.72 = 587.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.38/1,268.72 = 587.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.38x = 1,268.72 × 587.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.38x = 744,979.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,979.70/845.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.24

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