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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.72, 1,266.90 and 556.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.72, 1,266.90 and 556.28 is: 833.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.72 : 1,266.90 = 556.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.72/1,266.90 = 556.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.72x = 1,266.90 × 556.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.72x = 704,751.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,751.13/845.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.31

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