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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.40, 1,267.95 and 382.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.40, 1,267.95 and 382.89 is: 574.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.40 : 1,267.95 = 382.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.40/1,267.95 = 382.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.40x = 1,267.95 × 382.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.40x = 485,485.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,485.38/845.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.27

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