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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844, 1,265.79 and 707.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844, 1,265.79 and 707.11 is: 1,060.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844 : 1,265.79 = 707.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844/1,265.79 = 707.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844x = 1,265.79 × 707.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844x = 895,052.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,052.77/844
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.49

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