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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.22, 1,250.94 and 444.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.22, 1,250.94 and 444.12 is: 665.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.22 : 1,250.94 = 444.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.22/1,250.94 = 444.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.22x = 1,250.94 × 444.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.22x = 555,564.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,564.45/834.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.97

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