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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.40, 1,265.01 and 498.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.40, 1,265.01 and 498.90 is: 746.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.40 : 1,265.01 = 498.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.40/1,265.01 = 498.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.40x = 1,265.01 × 498.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.40x = 631,104.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,104.67/845.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.52

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