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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.20, 1,372.83 and 845.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.20, 1,372.83 and 845.56 is: 1,271.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.20 : 1,372.83 = 845.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.20/1,372.83 = 845.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.20x = 1,372.83 × 845.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.20x = 1,160,810.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160,810.13/913.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.15

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