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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.63, 1,266.51 and 691.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.63, 1,266.51 and 691.32 is: 1,035.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.63 : 1,266.51 = 691.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.63/1,266.51 = 691.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.63x = 1,266.51 × 691.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.63x = 875,563.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,563.69/845.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.40

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