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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.65, 1,270.60 and 537.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.65, 1,270.60 and 537.64 is: 807.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.65 : 1,270.60 = 537.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.65/1,270.60 = 537.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.65x = 1,270.60 × 537.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.65x = 683,125.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,125.38/845.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.81

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