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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.46, 1,267.47 and 556.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.46, 1,267.47 and 556.26 is: 833.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.46 : 1,267.47 = 556.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.46/1,267.47 = 556.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.46x = 1,267.47 × 556.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.46x = 705,042.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,042.86/845.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.92

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