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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.39, 1,267.16 and 552.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.39, 1,267.16 and 552.77 is: 828.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.39 : 1,267.16 = 552.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.39/1,267.16 = 552.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.39x = 1,267.16 × 552.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.39x = 700,445.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,445.27/845.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.55

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