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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.84, 1,264.42 and 651.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.84, 1,264.42 and 651.44 is: 973.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.84 : 1,264.42 = 651.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.84/1,264.42 = 651.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.84x = 1,264.42 × 651.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.84x = 823,693.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,693.76/845.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.82

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