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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.80, 1,269.34 and 359.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.80, 1,269.34 and 359.19 is: 539.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.80 : 1,269.34 = 359.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.80/1,269.34 = 359.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.80x = 1,269.34 × 359.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.80x = 455,933.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,933.34/845.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.06

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