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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.50, 1,268.23 and 382.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.50, 1,268.23 and 382.94 is: 574.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.50 : 1,268.23 = 382.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.50/1,268.23 = 382.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.50x = 1,268.23 × 382.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.50x = 485,656.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,656.00/845.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.40

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