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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844, 1,268.88 and 775.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844, 1,268.88 and 775.72 is: 1,166.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844 : 1,268.88 = 775.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844/1,268.88 = 775.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844x = 1,268.88 × 775.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844x = 984,295.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,295.59/844
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.23

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