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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.88, 1,270.65 and 716.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.88, 1,270.65 and 716.14 is: 1,075.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.88 : 1,270.65 = 716.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.88/1,270.65 = 716.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.88x = 1,270.65 × 716.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.88x = 909,960.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,960.11/845.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.76

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