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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.89, 1,267.97 and 475.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.89, 1,267.97 and 475.15 is: 712.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.89 : 1,267.97 = 475.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.89/1,267.97 = 475.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.89x = 1,267.97 × 475.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.89x = 602,478.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,478.79/845.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.24

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