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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.68, 1,266.02 and 630.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.68, 1,266.02 and 630.20 is: 943.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.68 : 1,266.02 = 630.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.68/1,266.02 = 630.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.68x = 1,266.02 × 630.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.68x = 797,845.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,845.80/845.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.44

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