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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.94, 1,266.87 and 683.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.94, 1,266.87 and 683.94 is: 1,024.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.94 : 1,266.87 = 683.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.94/1,266.87 = 683.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.94x = 1,266.87 × 683.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.94x = 866,463.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,463.07/845.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.26

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