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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.55, 1,265.88 and 624.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.55, 1,265.88 and 624.69 is: 935.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.55 : 1,265.88 = 624.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.55/1,265.88 = 624.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.55x = 1,265.88 × 624.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.55x = 790,777.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,777.81/845.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.23

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