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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.84, 1,267.85 and 552.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.84, 1,267.85 and 552.42 is: 828.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.84 : 1,267.85 = 552.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.84/1,267.85 = 552.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.84x = 1,267.85 × 552.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.84x = 700,387.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,387.08/845.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.03

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