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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.75, 1,269.01 and 537.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.75, 1,269.01 and 537.53 is: 806.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.75 : 1,269.01 = 537.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.75/1,269.01 = 537.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.75x = 1,269.01 × 537.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.75x = 682,123.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,123.26/845.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.53

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