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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.94, 1,266.48 and 553.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.94, 1,266.48 and 553.77 is: 829.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.94 : 1,266.48 = 553.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.94/1,266.48 = 553.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.94x = 1,266.48 × 553.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.94x = 701,338.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,338.63/845.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.06

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