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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.91, 1,267.83 and 383.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.91, 1,267.83 and 383.58 is: 574.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.91 : 1,267.83 = 383.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.91/1,267.83 = 383.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.91x = 1,267.83 × 383.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.91x = 486,314.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,314.23/845.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.90

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