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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.63, 1,268.44 and 554.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.63, 1,268.44 and 554.97 is: 832.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.63 : 1,268.44 = 554.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.63/1,268.44 = 554.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.63x = 1,268.44 × 554.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.63x = 703,941.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,941.04/845.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.45

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