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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.44, 1,265.82 and 768.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.44, 1,265.82 and 768.52 is: 1,150.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.44 : 1,265.82 = 768.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.44/1,265.82 = 768.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.44x = 1,265.82 × 768.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.44x = 972,807.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,807.99/845.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.65

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