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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.60, 1,269.31 and 710.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.60, 1,269.31 and 710.13 is: 1,065.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.60 : 1,269.31 = 710.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.60/1,269.31 = 710.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.60x = 1,269.31 × 710.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.60x = 901,373.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,373.33/845.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.95

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