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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.52, 1,268.52 and 614.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.52, 1,268.52 and 614.64 is: 922.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.52 : 1,268.52 = 614.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.52/1,268.52 = 614.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.52x = 1,268.52 × 614.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.52x = 779,683.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,683.13/845.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.13

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