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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.83, 1,269.69 and 481.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.83, 1,269.69 and 481.06 is: 722.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.83 : 1,269.69 = 481.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.83/1,269.69 = 481.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.83x = 1,269.69 × 481.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.83x = 610,797.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,797.07/845.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.13

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