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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844, 1,265.06 and 637.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844, 1,265.06 and 637.90 is: 956.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844 : 1,265.06 = 637.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844/1,265.06 = 637.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844x = 1,265.06 × 637.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844x = 806,978.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,978.58/844
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.14

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