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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.76, 1,268.06 and 406.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.76, 1,268.06 and 406.99 is: 610.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.76 : 1,268.06 = 406.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.76/1,268.06 = 406.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.76x = 1,268.06 × 406.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.76x = 516,087.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,087.29/845.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.20

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