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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.94, 1,270.10 and 585.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.94, 1,270.10 and 585.32 is: 878.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.94 : 1,270.10 = 585.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.94/1,270.10 = 585.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.94x = 1,270.10 × 585.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.94x = 743,405.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,405.65/845.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.79

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