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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.78, 1,268.69 and 383.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.78, 1,268.69 and 383.58 is: 575.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.78 : 1,268.69 = 383.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.78/1,268.69 = 383.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.78x = 1,268.69 × 383.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.78x = 486,642.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,642.19/845.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.38

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