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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.55, 1,267.56 and 434.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.55, 1,267.56 and 434.16 is: 650.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.55 : 1,267.56 = 434.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.55/1,267.56 = 434.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.55x = 1,267.56 × 434.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.55x = 550,323.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,323.85/845.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.85

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