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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.99, 1,269.34 and 475.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.99, 1,269.34 and 475.34 is: 713.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.99 : 1,269.34 = 475.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.99/1,269.34 = 475.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.99x = 1,269.34 × 475.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.99x = 603,370.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,370.06/845.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.22

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