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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.44, 1,268.97 and 498.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.44, 1,268.97 and 498.76 is: 748.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.44 : 1,268.97 = 498.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.44/1,268.97 = 498.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.44x = 1,268.97 × 498.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.44x = 632,911.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,911.48/845.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.62

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