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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.54, 1,267.37 and 553.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.54, 1,267.37 and 553.61 is: 829.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.54 : 1,267.37 = 553.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.54/1,267.37 = 553.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.54x = 1,267.37 × 553.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.54x = 701,628.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,628.71/845.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.80

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