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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.63, 1,267.36 and 382.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.63, 1,267.36 and 382.93 is: 573.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.63 : 1,267.36 = 382.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.63/1,267.36 = 382.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.63x = 1,267.36 × 382.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.63x = 485,310.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,310.16/845.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.90

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