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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844, 1,264.36 and 431.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844, 1,264.36 and 431.92 is: 647.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844 : 1,264.36 = 431.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844/1,264.36 = 431.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844x = 1,264.36 × 431.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844x = 546,102.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,102.37/844
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.04

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