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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.97, 1,268.13 and 412.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.97, 1,268.13 and 412.89 is: 618.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.97 : 1,268.13 = 412.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.97/1,268.13 = 412.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.97x = 1,268.13 × 412.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.97x = 523,598.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,598.20/845.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.93

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