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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.60, 1,268.42 and 613.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.60, 1,268.42 and 613.38 is: 920.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.60 : 1,268.42 = 613.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.60/1,268.42 = 613.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.60x = 1,268.42 × 613.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.60x = 778,020.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,020.39/845.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.09

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