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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.88, 1,265.90 and 671.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.88, 1,265.90 and 671.07 is: 1,004.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.88 : 1,265.90 = 671.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.88/1,265.90 = 671.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.88x = 1,265.90 × 671.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.88x = 849,504.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,504.16/845.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.28

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