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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.67, 1,268.76 and 383.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.67, 1,268.76 and 383.32 is: 575.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.67 : 1,268.76 = 383.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.67/1,268.76 = 383.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.67x = 1,268.76 × 383.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.67x = 486,344.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,344.52/845.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.10

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