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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.38, 1,268.95 and 566.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.38, 1,268.95 and 566.92 is: 850.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.38 : 1,268.95 = 566.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.38/1,268.95 = 566.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.38x = 1,268.95 × 566.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.38x = 719,393.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,393.13/845.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.97

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