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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.73, 1,267 and 571.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.73, 1,267 and 571.35 is: 855.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.73 : 1,267 = 571.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.73/1,267 = 571.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.73x = 1,267 × 571.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.73x = 723,900.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,900.45/845.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.95

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