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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.24, 1,251.04 and 444.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.24, 1,251.04 and 444.12 is: 666.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.24 : 1,251.04 = 444.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.24/1,251.04 = 444.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.24x = 1,251.04 × 444.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.24x = 555,611.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,611.88/834.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.01

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