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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.88, 1,268.28 and 412.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.88, 1,268.28 and 412.92 is: 619.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.88 : 1,268.28 = 412.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.88/1,268.28 = 412.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.88x = 1,268.28 × 412.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.88x = 523,698.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,698.18/845.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.12

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