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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.39, 1,269.26 and 434.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.39, 1,269.26 and 434.82 is: 652.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.39 : 1,269.26 = 434.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.39/1,269.26 = 434.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.39x = 1,269.26 × 434.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.39x = 551,897.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,897.46/845.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.84

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