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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.68, 1,267.08 and 521.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.68, 1,267.08 and 521.32 is: 781.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.68 : 1,267.08 = 521.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.68/1,267.08 = 521.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.68x = 1,267.08 × 521.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.68x = 660,554.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,554.15/845.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.09

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