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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.72, 1,267.35 and 376.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.72, 1,267.35 and 376.62 is: 564.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.72 : 1,267.35 = 376.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.72/1,267.35 = 376.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.72x = 1,267.35 × 376.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.72x = 477,309.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,309.36/845.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.39

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