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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.40, 1,268.72 and 614.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.40, 1,268.72 and 614.40 is: 922.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.40 : 1,268.72 = 614.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.40/1,268.72 = 614.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.40x = 1,268.72 × 614.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.40x = 779,501.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,501.57/845.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.05

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