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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.44, 1,265.68 and 629.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.44, 1,265.68 and 629.92 is: 943.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.44 : 1,265.68 = 629.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.44/1,265.68 = 629.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.44x = 1,265.68 × 629.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.44x = 797,277.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,277.15/845.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.03

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