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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.43, 1,268.51 and 723.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.43, 1,268.51 and 723.39 is: 1,085.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.43 : 1,268.51 = 723.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.43/1,268.51 = 723.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.43x = 1,268.51 × 723.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.43x = 917,623.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,623.83/845.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.39

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