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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.55, 1,266.80 and 709.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.55, 1,266.80 and 709.47 is: 1,062.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.55 : 1,266.80 = 709.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.55/1,266.80 = 709.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.55x = 1,266.80 × 709.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.55x = 898,753.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,753.05/845.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.92

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