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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.06, 1,385.00 and 845.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.06, 1,385.00 and 845.20 is: 1,268.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.06 : 1,385.00 = 845.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.06/1,385.00 = 845.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.06x = 1,385.00 × 845.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.06x = 1,170,602.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,602.67/923.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.17

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