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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.68, 1,267.80 and 662.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.68, 1,267.80 and 662.52 is: 993.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.68 : 1,267.80 = 662.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.68/1,267.80 = 662.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.68x = 1,267.80 × 662.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.68x = 839,942.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,942.86/845.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.22

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