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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.76, 1,266.50 and 708.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.76, 1,266.50 and 708.46 is: 1,060.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.76 : 1,266.50 = 708.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.76/1,266.50 = 708.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.76x = 1,266.50 × 708.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.76x = 897,264.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,264.59/845.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.90

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