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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844, 1,164.96 and 746.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844, 1,164.96 and 746.08 is: 1,029.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844 : 1,164.96 = 746.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844/1,164.96 = 746.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844x = 1,164.96 × 746.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844x = 869,153.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,153.36/844
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.80

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