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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.69, 1,268.51 and 383.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.69, 1,268.51 and 383.13 is: 574.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.69 : 1,268.51 = 383.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.69/1,268.51 = 383.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.69x = 1,268.51 × 383.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.69x = 486,005.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,005.19/845.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.69

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