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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.57, 1,266.03 and 552.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.57, 1,266.03 and 552.22 is: 826.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.57 : 1,266.03 = 552.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.57/1,266.03 = 552.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.57x = 1,266.03 × 552.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.57x = 699,123.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,123.92/845.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.81

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