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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.94, 1,268.73 and 383.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.94, 1,268.73 and 383.42 is: 575.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.94 : 1,268.73 = 383.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.94/1,268.73 = 383.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.94x = 1,268.73 × 383.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.94x = 486,452.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,452.49/845.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.04

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