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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.56, 1,268.02 and 412.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.56, 1,268.02 and 412.57 is: 618.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.56 : 1,268.02 = 412.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.56/1,268.02 = 412.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.56x = 1,268.02 × 412.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.56x = 523,147.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,147.01/845.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.70

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